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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,232, 624,080.16 and 251,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,232, 624,080.16 and 251,046.72 is: 346,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,232 : 624,080.16 = 251,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,232/624,080.16 = 251,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,232x = 624,080.16 × 251,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,232x = 156,673,277,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,673,277,185.08/452,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,444.47

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