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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,865.15, 624,960.32 and 248,934.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,865.15, 624,960.32 and 248,934.93 is: 343,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,865.15 : 624,960.32 = 248,934.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,865.15/624,960.32 = 248,934.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,865.15x = 624,960.32 × 248,934.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,865.15x = 155,574,453,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,574,453,511.98/452,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,533.73

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