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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,041.38, 623,846.26 and 250,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,041.38, 623,846.26 and 250,837.38 is: 346,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,041.38 : 623,846.26 = 250,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,041.38/623,846.26 = 250,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,041.38x = 623,846.26 × 250,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,041.38x = 156,483,961,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,483,961,381.20/452,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,171.76

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