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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,855.08, 623,634.66 and 250,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,855.08, 623,634.66 and 250,715.88 is: 346,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,855.08 : 623,634.66 = 250,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,855.08/623,634.66 = 250,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,855.08x = 623,634.66 × 250,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,855.08x = 156,355,112,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,355,112,580.40/451,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,029.33

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