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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,053, 623,862.30 and 250,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,053, 623,862.30 and 250,849 is: 346,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,053 : 623,862.30 = 250,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,053/623,862.30 = 250,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,053x = 623,862.30 × 250,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,053x = 156,495,234,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,495,234,092.70/452,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,187.80

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