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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,538.96, 623,151.70 and 250,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,538.96, 623,151.70 and 250,334.96 is: 345,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,538.96 : 623,151.70 = 250,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,538.96/623,151.70 = 250,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,538.96x = 623,151.70 × 250,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,538.96x = 155,996,655,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,996,655,893.43/451,538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,477.73

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