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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,209.16, 626,815.93 and 250,257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,209.16, 626,815.93 and 250,257.13 is: 345,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,209.16 : 626,815.93 = 250,257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,209.16/626,815.93 = 250,257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,209.16x = 626,815.93 × 250,257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,209.16x = 156,865,155,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,865,155,680.08/454,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,358.86

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