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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,368.99, 627,003.62 and 250,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,368.99, 627,003.62 and 250,419.28 is: 345,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,368.99 : 627,003.62 = 250,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,368.99/627,003.62 = 250,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,368.99x = 627,003.62 × 250,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,368.99x = 157,013,794,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,013,794,136.33/454,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,564.50

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