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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,038.38, 623,842.12 and 250,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,038.38, 623,842.12 and 250,834.38 is: 346,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,038.38 : 623,842.12 = 250,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,038.38/623,842.12 = 250,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,038.38x = 623,842.12 × 250,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,038.38x = 156,481,051,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,481,051,388.09/452,038.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,167.62

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