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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,750.50, 624,798.12 and 251,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,750.50, 624,798.12 and 251,546.50 is: 347,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,750.50 : 624,798.12 = 251,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,750.50/624,798.12 = 251,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,750.50x = 624,798.12 × 251,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,750.50x = 157,165,780,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,165,780,292.58/452,750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,135.52

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