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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,795.40, 623,477.84 and 250,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,795.40, 623,477.84 and 250,591.40 is: 345,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,795.40 : 623,477.84 = 250,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,795.40/623,477.84 = 250,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,795.40x = 623,477.84 × 250,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,795.40x = 156,238,184,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,238,184,794.58/451,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,816.24

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