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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,209.93, 626,858.73 and 250,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,209.93, 626,858.73 and 250,281.36 is: 345,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,209.93 : 626,858.73 = 250,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,209.93/626,858.73 = 250,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,209.93x = 626,858.73 × 250,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,209.93x = 156,891,055,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,891,055,472.27/454,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,415.29

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