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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,331.96, 624,206.70 and 251,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,331.96, 624,206.70 and 251,115 is: 346,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,331.96 : 624,206.70 = 251,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,331.96/624,206.70 = 251,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,331.96x = 624,206.70 × 251,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,331.96x = 156,747,665,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,747,665,470.50/452,331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,532.37

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