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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,412.50, 622,949.34 and 250,208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,412.50, 622,949.34 and 250,208.50 is: 345,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,412.50 : 622,949.34 = 250,208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,412.50/622,949.34 = 250,208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,412.50x = 622,949.34 × 250,208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,412.50x = 155,867,219,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,867,219,937.39/451,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,287.78

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