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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,960, 625,096.90 and 246,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,960, 625,096.90 and 246,242.34 is: 339,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,960 : 625,096.90 = 246,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,960/625,096.90 = 246,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,960x = 625,096.90 × 246,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,960x = 153,925,323,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,925,323,382.75/452,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,821.01

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