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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,314.24, 626,981.04 and 250,364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,314.24, 626,981.04 and 250,364.61 is: 345,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,314.24 : 626,981.04 = 250,364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,314.24/626,981.04 = 250,364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,314.24x = 626,981.04 × 250,364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,314.24x = 156,973,863,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,973,863,556.99/454,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,518.26

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