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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,882.54, 624,979.49 and 248,951.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,882.54, 624,979.49 and 248,951.17 is: 343,553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,882.54 : 624,979.49 = 248,951.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,882.54/624,979.49 = 248,951.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,882.54x = 624,979.49 × 248,951.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,882.54x = 155,589,375,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,589,375,261.50/452,882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,553.49

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