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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,079.48, 623,894.22 and 250,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,079.48, 623,894.22 and 250,879.80 is: 346,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,079.48 : 623,894.22 = 250,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,079.48/623,894.22 = 250,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,079.48x = 623,894.22 × 250,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,079.48x = 156,522,457,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,522,457,134.76/452,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,227.74

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