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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,892.52, 623,664.90 and 250,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,892.52, 623,664.90 and 250,701.48 is: 345,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,892.52 : 623,664.90 = 250,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,892.52/623,664.90 = 250,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,892.52x = 623,664.90 × 250,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,892.52x = 156,353,713,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,353,713,454.05/451,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,997.57

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