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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,232.84, 624,050.10 and 251,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,232.84, 624,050.10 and 251,013 is: 346,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,232.84 : 624,050.10 = 251,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,232.84/624,050.10 = 251,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,232.84x = 624,050.10 × 251,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,232.84x = 156,644,687,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,644,687,751.30/452,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,380.61

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