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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,291.63, 626,935.40 and 253,100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,291.63, 626,935.40 and 253,100.59 is: 349,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,291.63 : 626,935.40 = 253,100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,291.63/626,935.40 = 253,100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,291.63x = 626,935.40 × 253,100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,291.63x = 158,677,719,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,677,719,631.89/454,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,286.03

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