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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,215.55, 625,388.40 and 262,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,215.55, 625,388.40 and 262,193.25 is: 361,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,215.55 : 625,388.40 = 262,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,215.55/625,388.40 = 262,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,215.55x = 625,388.40 × 262,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,215.55x = 163,972,617,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,972,617,108.30/453,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,798.30

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