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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,908.41, 625,027.77 and 248,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,908.41, 625,027.77 and 248,975.06 is: 343,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,908.41 : 625,027.77 = 248,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,908.41/625,027.77 = 248,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,908.41x = 625,027.77 × 248,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,908.41x = 155,616,323,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,616,323,412.28/452,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,593.36

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