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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,279.52, 626,909.94 and 250,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,279.52, 626,909.94 and 250,337.74 is: 345,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,279.52 : 626,909.94 = 250,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,279.52/626,909.94 = 250,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,279.52x = 626,909.94 × 250,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,279.52x = 156,939,213,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,213,176.90/454,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,468.39

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