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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,837.26, 624,921.90 and 248,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,837.26, 624,921.90 and 248,907.04 is: 343,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,837.26 : 624,921.90 = 248,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,837.26/624,921.90 = 248,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,837.26x = 624,921.90 × 248,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,837.26x = 155,547,460,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,547,460,360.18/452,837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,495.28

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