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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,868.87, 624,863.66 and 251,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,868.87, 624,863.66 and 251,660.55 is: 347,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,868.87 : 624,863.66 = 251,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,868.87/624,863.66 = 251,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,868.87x = 624,863.66 × 251,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,868.87x = 157,253,531,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,253,531,092.31/452,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,238.55

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