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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,819.08, 623,585.14 and 250,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,819.08, 623,585.14 and 250,679.88 is: 345,979.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,819.08 : 623,585.14 = 250,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,819.08/623,585.14 = 250,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,819.08x = 623,585.14 × 250,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,819.08x = 156,320,248,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,320,248,064.98/451,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,979.74

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