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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,234, 624,082.92 and 251,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,234, 624,082.92 and 251,048.72 is: 346,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,234 : 624,082.92 = 251,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,234/624,082.92 = 251,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,234x = 624,082.92 × 251,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,234x = 156,675,218,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,675,218,239.86/452,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,447.23

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