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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,844.23, 675,821.64 and 251,258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,844.23, 675,821.64 and 251,258.61 is: 376,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,844.23 : 675,821.64 = 251,258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,844.23/675,821.64 = 251,258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,844.23x = 675,821.64 × 251,258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,844.23x = 169,806,005,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806,005,874.32/450,844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,640.08

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