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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,049.72, 623,832.30 and 250,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,049.72, 623,832.30 and 250,849.08 is: 346,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,049.72 : 623,832.30 = 250,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,049.72/623,832.30 = 250,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,049.72x = 623,832.30 × 250,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,049.72x = 156,487,758,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,487,758,529.28/452,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,173.78

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