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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,931.56, 625,032.66 and 248,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,931.56, 625,032.66 and 248,982.88 is: 343,589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,931.56 : 625,032.66 = 248,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,931.56/625,032.66 = 248,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,931.56x = 625,032.66 × 248,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,931.56x = 155,622,431,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,622,431,780.86/452,931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,589.29

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