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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,773.32, 623,460.66 and 250,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,773.32, 623,460.66 and 250,565 is: 345,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,773.32 : 623,460.66 = 250,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,773.32/623,460.66 = 250,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,773.32x = 623,460.66 × 250,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,773.32x = 156,217,420,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,217,420,272.90/451,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,787.18

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