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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,553, 675,304.62 and 250,777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,553, 675,304.62 and 250,777.84 is: 375,874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,553 : 675,304.62 = 250,777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,553/675,304.62 = 250,777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,553x = 675,304.62 × 250,777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,553x = 169,351,433,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,351,433,945.62/450,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,874.61

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