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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,355.86, 627,015.21 and 250,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,355.86, 627,015.21 and 250,414.06 is: 345,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,355.86 : 627,015.21 = 250,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,355.86/627,015.21 = 250,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,355.86x = 627,015.21 × 250,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,355.86x = 157,013,424,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,013,424,417.85/454,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,573.68

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