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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,537.57, 623,122.73 and 250,333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,537.57, 623,122.73 and 250,333.57 is: 345,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,537.57 : 623,122.73 = 250,333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,537.57/623,122.73 = 250,333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,537.57x = 623,122.73 × 250,333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,537.57x = 155,988,537,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988,537,549.05/451,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,460.82

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