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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,286.02, 626,918.91 and 250,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,286.02, 626,918.91 and 250,344.24 is: 345,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,286.02 : 626,918.91 = 250,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,286.02/626,918.91 = 250,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,286.02x = 626,918.91 × 250,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,286.02x = 156,945,538,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,945,538,065.58/454,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,477.37

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