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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,201.23, 622,657.71 and 249,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,201.23, 622,657.71 and 249,997.23 is: 344,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,201.23 : 622,657.71 = 249,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,201.23/622,657.71 = 249,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,201.23x = 622,657.71 × 249,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,201.23x = 155,662,702,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,662,702,738.14/451,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,996.18

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