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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,536.96, 623,148.94 and 250,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,536.96, 623,148.94 and 250,332.96 is: 345,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,536.96 : 623,148.94 = 250,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,536.96/623,148.94 = 250,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,536.96x = 623,148.94 × 250,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,536.96x = 155,994,718,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,994,718,671.06/451,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,474.97

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