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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,052, 623,860.92 and 250,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,052, 623,860.92 and 250,848 is: 346,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,052 : 623,860.92 = 250,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,052/623,860.92 = 250,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,052x = 623,860.92 × 250,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,052x = 156,494,264,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494,264,060.16/452,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,186.42

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