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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,335.96, 624,199.26 and 251,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,335.96, 624,199.26 and 251,119 is: 346,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,335.96 : 624,199.26 = 251,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,335.96/624,199.26 = 251,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,335.96x = 624,199.26 × 251,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,335.96x = 156,748,293,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,748,293,971.94/452,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,530.69

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