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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,870.37, 624,865.73 and 251,662.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,870.37, 624,865.73 and 251,662.05 is: 347,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,870.37 : 624,865.73 = 251,662.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,870.37/624,865.73 = 251,662.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,870.37x = 624,865.73 × 251,662.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,870.37x = 157,254,989,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,254,989,328.24/452,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,240.62

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