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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,891.20, 623,610.72 and 250,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,891.20, 623,610.72 and 250,687.20 is: 345,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,891.20 : 623,610.72 = 250,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,891.20/623,610.72 = 250,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,891.20x = 623,610.72 × 250,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,891.20x = 156,331,225,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,331,225,286.78/451,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,948.82

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