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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,312, 622,810.56 and 250,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,312, 622,810.56 and 250,120.96 is: 345,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,312 : 622,810.56 = 250,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,312/622,810.56 = 250,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,312x = 622,810.56 × 250,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,312x = 155,777,975,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,777,975,165.34/451,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,166.92

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