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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,936.10, 625,038.21 and 248,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,936.10, 625,038.21 and 248,986.74 is: 343,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,936.10 : 625,038.21 = 248,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,936.10/625,038.21 = 248,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,936.10x = 625,038.21 × 248,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,936.10x = 155,626,226,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,626,226,283.34/452,936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,594.22

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