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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,222.08, 626,901.12 and 253,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,222.08, 626,901.12 and 253,082.88 is: 349,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,222.08 : 626,901.12 = 253,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,222.08/626,901.12 = 253,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,222.08x = 626,901.12 × 253,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,222.08x = 158,657,940,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,657,940,924.83/454,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,295.97

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