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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,496, 623,064.56 and 250,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,496, 623,064.56 and 250,292 is: 345,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,496 : 623,064.56 = 250,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,496/623,064.56 = 250,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,496x = 623,064.56 × 250,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,496x = 155,948,074,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,948,074,851.52/451,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,403.00

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