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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,917.93, 625,034.51 and 248,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,917.93, 625,034.51 and 248,977.44 is: 343,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,917.93 : 625,034.51 = 248,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,917.93/625,034.51 = 248,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,917.93x = 625,034.51 × 248,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,917.93x = 155,619,492,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619,492,211.45/452,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,593.14

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