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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,202.36, 622,659.26 and 249,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,202.36, 622,659.26 and 249,998.36 is: 344,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,202.36 : 622,659.26 = 249,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,202.36/622,659.26 = 249,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,202.36x = 622,659.26 × 249,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,202.36x = 155,663,791,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,663,791,350.51/451,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,997.74

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