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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,282.98, 626,937.95 and 250,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,282.98, 626,937.95 and 250,333.55 is: 345,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,282.98 : 626,937.95 = 250,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,282.98/626,937.95 = 250,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,282.98x = 626,937.95 × 250,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,282.98x = 156,943,602,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,943,602,653.22/454,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,475.42

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