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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,285.02, 626,917.53 and 250,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,285.02, 626,917.53 and 250,343.24 is: 345,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,285.02 : 626,917.53 = 250,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,285.02/626,917.53 = 250,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,285.02x = 626,917.53 × 250,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,285.02x = 156,944,562,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,944,562,538.41/454,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,475.98

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