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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,262.96, 624,098.52 and 251,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,262.96, 624,098.52 and 251,046 is: 346,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,262.96 : 624,098.52 = 251,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,262.96/624,098.52 = 251,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,262.96x = 624,098.52 × 251,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,262.96x = 156,677,437,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,677,437,051.92/452,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,429.96

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