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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,224.84, 624,039.06 and 251,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,224.84, 624,039.06 and 251,005 is: 346,369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,224.84 : 624,039.06 = 251,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,224.84/624,039.06 = 251,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,224.84x = 624,039.06 × 251,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,224.84x = 156,636,924,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,636,924,255.30/452,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,369.57

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