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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,185.88, 622,636.51 and 249,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,185.88, 622,636.51 and 249,981.88 is: 344,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,185.88 : 622,636.51 = 249,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,185.88/622,636.51 = 249,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,185.88x = 622,636.51 × 249,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,185.88x = 155,647,842,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,647,842,213.26/451,185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,974.99

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