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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,097, 623,895.48 and 250,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,097, 623,895.48 and 250,893 is: 346,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,097 : 623,895.48 = 250,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,097/623,895.48 = 250,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,097x = 623,895.48 × 250,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,097x = 156,531,008,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,531,008,663.64/452,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,233.24

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