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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,335.46, 624,198.57 and 251,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,335.46, 624,198.57 and 251,118.50 is: 346,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,335.46 : 624,198.57 = 251,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,335.46/624,198.57 = 251,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,335.46x = 624,198.57 × 251,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,335.46x = 156,747,808,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,747,808,600.55/452,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,530.00

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