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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,266.46, 624,103.35 and 251,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,266.46, 624,103.35 and 251,049.50 is: 346,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,266.46 : 624,103.35 = 251,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,266.46/624,103.35 = 251,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,266.46x = 624,103.35 × 251,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,266.46x = 156,680,833,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,680,833,965.83/452,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,434.79

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