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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,055, 623,865.06 and 250,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,055, 623,865.06 and 250,851 is: 346,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,055 : 623,865.06 = 250,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,055/623,865.06 = 250,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,055x = 623,865.06 × 250,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,055x = 156,497,174,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,497,174,166.06/452,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,190.56

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