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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,441, 624,368.58 and 251,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,441, 624,368.58 and 251,237 is: 346,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,441 : 624,368.58 = 251,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,441/624,368.58 = 251,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,441x = 624,368.58 × 251,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,441x = 156,864,488,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,864,488,933.46/452,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,707.06

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