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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,325.14, 625,609.85 and 262,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,325.14, 625,609.85 and 262,301.58 is: 361,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,325.14 : 625,609.85 = 262,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,325.14/625,609.85 = 262,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,325.14x = 625,609.85 × 262,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,325.14x = 164,098,450,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,098,450,807.06/453,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,988.42

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