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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,881.44, 624,974.96 and 248,945.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,881.44, 624,974.96 and 248,945.07 is: 343,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,881.44 : 624,974.96 = 248,945.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,881.44/624,974.96 = 248,945.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,881.44x = 624,974.96 × 248,945.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,881.44x = 155,584,433,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584,433,920.72/452,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,543.41

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