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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,590.63, 628,711.32 and 248,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,590.63, 628,711.32 and 248,859.19 is: 343,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,590.63 : 628,711.32 = 248,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,590.63/628,711.32 = 248,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,590.63x = 628,711.32 × 248,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,590.63x = 156,460,589,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,460,589,839.03/455,590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,423.63

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