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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,540.14, 623,153.49 and 250,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,540.14, 623,153.49 and 250,336.14 is: 345,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,540.14 : 623,153.49 = 250,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,540.14/623,153.49 = 250,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,540.14x = 623,153.49 × 250,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,540.14x = 155,997,839,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,997,839,314.13/451,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,479.45

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