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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,095, 625,271.82 and 251,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,095, 625,271.82 and 251,891 is: 347,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,095 : 625,271.82 = 251,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,095/625,271.82 = 251,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,095x = 625,271.82 × 251,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,095x = 157,500,344,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,500,344,011.62/453,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,609.98

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