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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,098.50, 626,675.38 and 252,894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,098.50, 626,675.38 and 252,894.50 is: 349,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,098.50 : 626,675.38 = 252,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,098.50/626,675.38 = 252,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,098.50x = 626,675.38 × 252,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,098.50x = 158,482,756,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,482,756,887.41/454,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,005.24

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