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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,864.76, 624,959.78 and 248,934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,864.76, 624,959.78 and 248,934.53 is: 343,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,864.76 : 624,959.78 = 248,934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,864.76/624,959.78 = 248,934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,864.76x = 624,959.78 × 248,934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,864.76x = 155,574,072,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,574,072,926.49/452,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,533.19

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