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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,537.96, 623,150.32 and 250,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,537.96, 623,150.32 and 250,333.96 is: 345,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,537.96 : 623,150.32 = 250,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,537.96/623,150.32 = 250,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,537.96x = 623,150.32 × 250,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,537.96x = 155,995,687,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,995,687,280.87/451,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,476.35

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