Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,512, 623,106 and 250,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 451,512, 623,106 and 250,308 is: 345,435.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,512 : 623,106 = 250,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,512/623,106 = 250,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,512x = 623,106 × 250,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,512x = 155,968,416,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,968,416,648/451,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,435.82
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