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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,061, 623,873.34 and 250,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,061, 623,873.34 and 250,857 is: 346,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,061 : 623,873.34 = 250,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,061/623,873.34 = 250,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,061x = 623,873.34 × 250,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,061x = 156,502,994,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,502,994,452.38/452,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,198.84

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