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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,088, 625,262.16 and 251,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,088, 625,262.16 and 251,884 is: 347,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,088 : 625,262.16 = 251,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,088/625,262.16 = 251,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,088x = 625,262.16 × 251,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,088x = 157,493,533,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,493,533,909.44/453,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,600.32

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