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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,861.33, 624,949.16 and 248,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,861.33, 624,949.16 and 248,912.24 is: 343,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,861.33 : 624,949.16 = 248,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,861.33/624,949.16 = 248,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,861.33x = 624,949.16 × 248,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,861.33x = 155,557,490,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,557,490,932.41/452,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,499.17

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