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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,050.50, 623,858.85 and 250,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,050.50, 623,858.85 and 250,846.50 is: 346,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,050.50 : 623,858.85 = 250,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,050.50/623,858.85 = 250,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,050.50x = 623,858.85 × 250,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,050.50x = 156,492,809,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,492,809,016.53/452,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,184.35

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