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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,223.84, 624,037.68 and 251,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,223.84, 624,037.68 and 251,004 is: 346,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,223.84 : 624,037.68 = 251,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,223.84/624,037.68 = 251,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,223.84x = 624,037.68 × 251,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,223.84x = 156,635,953,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,635,953,830.72/452,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,368.19

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