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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,051.25, 623,859.89 and 250,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,051.25, 623,859.89 and 250,847.25 is: 346,185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,051.25 : 623,859.89 = 250,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,051.25/623,859.89 = 250,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,051.25x = 623,859.89 × 250,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,051.25x = 156,493,536,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493,536,537.57/452,051.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,185.39

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