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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,229.34, 624,045.27 and 251,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,229.34, 624,045.27 and 251,009.50 is: 346,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,229.34 : 624,045.27 = 251,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,229.34/624,045.27 = 251,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,229.34x = 624,045.27 × 251,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,229.34x = 156,641,291,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641,291,200.07/452,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,375.78

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