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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,039.38, 623,843.50 and 250,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,039.38, 623,843.50 and 250,835.38 is: 346,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,039.38 : 623,843.50 = 250,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,039.38/623,843.50 = 250,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,039.38x = 623,843.50 × 250,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,039.38x = 156,482,021,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,482,021,383.03/452,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,169.00

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