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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,400, 622,932.09 and 250,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,400, 622,932.09 and 250,196 is: 345,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,400 : 622,932.09 = 250,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,400/622,932.09 = 250,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,400x = 622,932.09 × 250,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,400x = 155,855,117,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,117,189.64/451,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,270.53

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