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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,893.52, 623,666.28 and 250,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,893.52, 623,666.28 and 250,702.48 is: 345,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,893.52 : 623,666.28 = 250,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,893.52/623,666.28 = 250,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,893.52x = 623,666.28 × 250,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,893.52x = 156,354,683,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,354,683,088.37/451,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,998.95

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