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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,613.08, 624,625.82 and 251,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,613.08, 624,625.82 and 251,409.08 is: 346,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,613.08 : 624,625.82 = 251,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,613.08/624,625.82 = 251,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,613.08x = 624,625.82 × 251,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,613.08x = 157,036,602,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,036,602,750.45/452,613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,955.51

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