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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,938.95, 624,987.27 and 248,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,938.95, 624,987.27 and 248,998.50 is: 343,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,938.95 : 624,987.27 = 248,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,938.95/624,987.27 = 248,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,938.95x = 624,987.27 × 248,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,938.95x = 155,620,892,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,620,892,749.10/452,938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,580.28

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