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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,051.50, 623,860.23 and 250,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,051.50, 623,860.23 and 250,847.50 is: 346,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,051.50 : 623,860.23 = 250,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,051.50/623,860.23 = 250,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,051.50x = 623,860.23 × 250,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,051.50x = 156,493,779,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493,779,044.93/452,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,185.73

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