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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,602.08, 624,610.64 and 251,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,602.08, 624,610.64 and 251,398.08 is: 346,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,602.08 : 624,610.64 = 251,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,602.08/624,610.64 = 251,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,602.08x = 624,610.64 × 251,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,602.08x = 157,025,915,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,025,915,643.57/452,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,940.33

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