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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,929.72, 625,050.91 and 248,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,929.72, 625,050.91 and 248,989.24 is: 343,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,929.72 : 625,050.91 = 248,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,929.72/625,050.91 = 248,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,929.72x = 625,050.91 × 248,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,929.72x = 155,630,947,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,630,947,916.95/452,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,609.49

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