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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,267.46, 624,104.73 and 251,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,267.46, 624,104.73 and 251,050.50 is: 346,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,267.46 : 624,104.73 = 251,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,267.46/624,104.73 = 251,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,267.46x = 624,104.73 × 251,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,267.46x = 156,681,804,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,681,804,518.87/452,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,436.17

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