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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,334.96, 624,197.88 and 251,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,334.96, 624,197.88 and 251,118 is: 346,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,334.96 : 624,197.88 = 251,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,334.96/624,197.88 = 251,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,334.96x = 624,197.88 × 251,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,334.96x = 156,747,323,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,747,323,229.84/452,334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,529.31

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