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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,738, 624,797.88 and 251,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,738, 624,797.88 and 251,534 is: 347,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,738 : 624,797.88 = 251,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,738/624,797.88 = 251,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,738x = 624,797.88 × 251,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,738x = 157,157,909,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,157,909,947.92/452,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,127.72

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