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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,176.34, 625,461.64 and 262,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,176.34, 625,461.64 and 262,294.98 is: 362,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,176.34 : 625,461.64 = 262,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,176.34/625,461.64 = 262,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,176.34x = 625,461.64 × 262,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,176.34x = 164,055,448,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,055,448,354.57/453,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,012.39

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