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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,863.78, 458,225.27 and 250,816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,863.78, 458,225.27 and 250,816.64 is: 374,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,863.78 : 458,225.27 = 250,816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,863.78/458,225.27 = 250,816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,863.78x = 458,225.27 × 250,816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,863.78x = 114,930,519,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,930,519,979.85/306,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,532.71

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