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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,708.44, 623,341.98 and 250,523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,708.44, 623,341.98 and 250,523.16 is: 345,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,708.44 : 623,341.98 = 250,523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,708.44/623,341.98 = 250,523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,708.44x = 623,341.98 × 250,523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,708.44x = 156,161,602,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,161,602,590.26/451,708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,713.27

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