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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,075, 623,892.72 and 250,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,075, 623,892.72 and 250,871 is: 346,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,075 : 623,892.72 = 250,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,075/623,892.72 = 250,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,075x = 623,892.72 × 250,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,075x = 156,516,590,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,516,590,559.12/452,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,218.20

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