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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,061.16, 623,846.82 and 250,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,061.16, 623,846.82 and 250,857.16 is: 346,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,061.16 : 623,846.82 = 250,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,061.16/623,846.82 = 250,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,061.16x = 623,846.82 × 250,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,061.16x = 156,496,441,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,496,441,540.23/452,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,184.22

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