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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,737, 624,796.50 and 251,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,737, 624,796.50 and 251,533 is: 347,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,737 : 624,796.50 = 251,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,737/624,796.50 = 251,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,737x = 624,796.50 × 251,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,737x = 157,156,938,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156,938,034.50/452,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,126.34

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