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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,342.74, 626,997.33 and 250,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,342.74, 626,997.33 and 250,401.06 is: 345,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,342.74 : 626,997.33 = 250,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,342.74/626,997.33 = 250,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,342.74x = 626,997.33 × 250,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,342.74x = 157,000,796,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000,796,049.17/454,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,555.86

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