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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,746.24, 623,409.84 and 250,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,746.24, 623,409.84 and 250,542.24 is: 345,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,746.24 : 623,409.84 = 250,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,746.24/623,409.84 = 250,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,746.24x = 623,409.84 × 250,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,746.24x = 156,190,497,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,190,497,751.64/451,746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,748.31

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