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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,184.32, 625,386.24 and 251,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,184.32, 625,386.24 and 251,976 is: 347,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,184.32 : 625,386.24 = 251,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,184.32/625,386.24 = 251,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,184.32x = 625,386.24 × 251,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,184.32x = 157,582,323,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,582,323,210.24/453,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,722.36

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