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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,048.72, 623,830.92 and 250,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,048.72, 623,830.92 and 250,848.08 is: 346,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,048.72 : 623,830.92 = 250,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,048.72/623,830.92 = 250,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,048.72x = 623,830.92 × 250,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,048.72x = 156,486,788,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,486,788,526.63/452,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,172.40

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