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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,512 : 623,106 = 250,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,512/623,106 = 250,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,512x = 623,106 × 250,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,512x = 155,968,416,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,968,416,648/451,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,435.82

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