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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,886.52, 623,656.62 and 250,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,886.52, 623,656.62 and 250,695.48 is: 345,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,886.52 : 623,656.62 = 250,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,886.52/623,656.62 = 250,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,886.52x = 623,656.62 × 250,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,886.52x = 156,347,895,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,347,895,706.08/451,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,989.29

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