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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,867.37, 624,861.59 and 251,659.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,867.37, 624,861.59 and 251,659.05 is: 347,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,867.37 : 624,861.59 = 251,659.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,867.37/624,861.59 = 251,659.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,867.37x = 624,861.59 × 251,659.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,867.37x = 157,252,072,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,252,072,862.59/452,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,236.48

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