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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,043.36, 623,849 and 250,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,043.36, 623,849 and 250,839.36 is: 346,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,043.36 : 623,849 = 250,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,043.36/623,849 = 250,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,043.36x = 623,849 × 250,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,043.36x = 156,485,883,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,485,883,896.64/452,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,174.50

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