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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,552, 675,303.12 and 250,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,552, 675,303.12 and 250,776.84 is: 375,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,552 : 675,303.12 = 250,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,552/675,303.12 = 250,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,552x = 675,303.12 × 250,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,552x = 169,350,382,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,350,382,475.74/450,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,873.11

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