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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,947.28, 627,812.58 and 248,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,947.28, 627,812.58 and 248,208.28 is: 342,519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,947.28 : 627,812.58 = 248,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,947.28/627,812.58 = 248,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,947.28x = 627,812.58 × 248,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,947.28x = 155,828,280,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,828,280,644.16/454,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,519.42

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