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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,278.23, 626,931.74 and 250,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,278.23, 626,931.74 and 250,329.18 is: 345,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,278.23 : 626,931.74 = 250,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,278.23/626,931.74 = 250,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,278.23x = 626,931.74 × 250,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,278.23x = 156,939,307,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,307,138.53/454,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,469.58

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