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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,943.44, 627,800.03 and 248,199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,943.44, 627,800.03 and 248,199.52 is: 342,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,943.44 : 627,800.03 = 248,199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,943.44/627,800.03 = 248,199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,943.44x = 627,800.03 × 248,199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,943.44x = 155,819,661,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,819,661,721.99/454,943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,503.37

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