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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,244.82, 626,849.73 and 253,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,244.82, 626,849.73 and 253,036.50 is: 349,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,244.82 : 626,849.73 = 253,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,244.82/626,849.73 = 253,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,244.82x = 626,849.73 × 253,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,244.82x = 158,615,861,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,615,861,705.15/454,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,185.85

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