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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,150, 623,996.16 and 250,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,150, 623,996.16 and 250,946 is: 346,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,150 : 623,996.16 = 250,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,150/623,996.16 = 250,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,150x = 623,996.16 × 250,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,150x = 156,589,340,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589,340,367.36/452,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,321.66

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