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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,556.16, 623,145.60 and 250,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,556.16, 623,145.60 and 250,352.16 is: 345,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,556.16 : 623,145.60 = 250,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,556.16/623,145.60 = 250,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,556.16x = 623,145.60 × 250,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,556.16x = 156,005,846,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,005,846,954.50/451,556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,484.93

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