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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,052.50, 623,861.61 and 250,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,052.50, 623,861.61 and 250,848.50 is: 346,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,052.50 : 623,861.61 = 250,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,052.50/623,861.61 = 250,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,052.50x = 623,861.61 × 250,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,052.50x = 156,494,749,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494,749,076.09/452,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,187.11

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