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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,887.36, 624,971.86 and 248,938.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,887.36, 624,971.86 and 248,938.67 is: 343,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,887.36 : 624,971.86 = 248,938.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,887.36/624,971.86 = 248,938.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,887.36x = 624,971.86 × 248,938.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,887.36x = 155,579,664,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,579,664,555.91/452,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,528.39

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