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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,265.96, 624,102.66 and 251,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,265.96, 624,102.66 and 251,049 is: 346,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,265.96 : 624,102.66 = 251,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,265.96/624,102.66 = 251,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,265.96x = 624,102.66 × 251,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,265.96x = 156,680,348,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,680,348,690.34/452,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,434.10

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