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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,723.92, 623,382.12 and 250,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,723.92, 623,382.12 and 250,532.88 is: 345,737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,723.92 : 623,382.12 = 250,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,723.92/623,382.12 = 250,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,723.92x = 623,382.12 × 250,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,723.92x = 156,177,717,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,177,717,864.11/451,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,737.10

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