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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,324.16, 626,971.67 and 250,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,324.16, 626,971.67 and 250,382.57 is: 345,530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,324.16 : 626,971.67 = 250,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,324.16/626,971.67 = 250,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,324.16x = 626,971.67 × 250,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,324.16x = 156,982,773,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,982,773,665.02/454,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,530.33

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