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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,655.46, 623,284.54 and 250,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,655.46, 623,284.54 and 250,451.46 is: 345,623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,655.46 : 623,284.54 = 250,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,655.46/623,284.54 = 250,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,655.46x = 623,284.54 × 250,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,655.46x = 156,102,523,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,102,523,038.43/451,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,623.02

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