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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,227.59, 624,042.86 and 251,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,227.59, 624,042.86 and 251,007.75 is: 346,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,227.59 : 624,042.86 = 251,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,227.59/624,042.86 = 251,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,227.59x = 624,042.86 × 251,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,227.59x = 156,639,592,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,639,592,937.13/452,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,373.37

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