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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,045.55, 626,587.18 and 250,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,045.55, 626,587.18 and 250,097.38 is: 345,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,045.55 : 626,587.18 = 250,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,045.55/626,587.18 = 250,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,045.55x = 626,587.18 × 250,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,045.55x = 156,707,809,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,707,809,867.88/454,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,136.76

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