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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,849, 623,580.80 and 250,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,849, 623,580.80 and 250,645 is: 345,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,849 : 623,580.80 = 250,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,849/623,580.80 = 250,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,849x = 623,580.80 × 250,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,849x = 156,297,409,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,297,409,616/451,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,906.29

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