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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,049, 623,856.78 and 250,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,049, 623,856.78 and 250,845 is: 346,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,049 : 623,856.78 = 250,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,049/623,856.78 = 250,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,049x = 623,856.78 × 250,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,049x = 156,491,353,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,491,353,979.10/452,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,182.28

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