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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,942.94, 627,799.34 and 248,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,942.94, 627,799.34 and 248,199.02 is: 342,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,942.94 : 627,799.34 = 248,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,942.94/627,799.34 = 248,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,942.94x = 627,799.34 × 248,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,942.94x = 155,819,176,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,819,176,564.66/454,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,502.68

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