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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,881.54, 624,978.11 and 248,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,881.54, 624,978.11 and 248,950.17 is: 343,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,881.54 : 624,978.11 = 248,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,881.54/624,978.11 = 248,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,881.54x = 624,978.11 × 248,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,881.54x = 155,588,407,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,588,407,353.15/452,881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,552.11

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