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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,890.52, 623,662.14 and 250,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,890.52, 623,662.14 and 250,699.48 is: 345,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,890.52 : 623,662.14 = 250,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,890.52/623,662.14 = 250,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,890.52x = 623,662.14 × 250,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,890.52x = 156,351,774,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,351,774,193.69/451,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,994.81

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