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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,037.38, 623,840.74 and 250,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,037.38, 623,840.74 and 250,833.38 is: 346,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,037.38 : 623,840.74 = 250,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,037.38/623,840.74 = 250,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,037.38x = 623,840.74 × 250,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,037.38x = 156,480,077,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,480,077,649.61/452,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,166.24

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