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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,341.02, 626,994.88 and 250,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,341.02, 626,994.88 and 250,399.28 is: 345,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,341.02 : 626,994.88 = 250,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,341.02/626,994.88 = 250,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,341.02x = 626,994.88 × 250,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,341.02x = 156,999,067,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,999,067,457.18/454,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,553.37

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