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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,712.52, 633,031.10 and 251,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,712.52, 633,031.10 and 251,989.62 is: 347,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,712.52 : 633,031.10 = 251,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,712.52/633,031.10 = 251,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,712.52x = 633,031.10 × 251,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,712.52x = 159,517,263,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,517,263,648.33/458,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,749.97

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