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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,726.24, 624,781.92 and 251,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,726.24, 624,781.92 and 251,522.24 is: 347,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,726.24 : 624,781.92 = 251,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,726.24/624,781.92 = 251,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,726.24x = 624,781.92 × 251,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,726.24x = 157,146,548,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,146,548,029.90/452,726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,111.64

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