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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,377.20, 627,014.94 and 250,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,377.20, 627,014.94 and 250,427.52 is: 345,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,377.20 : 627,014.94 = 250,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,377.20/627,014.94 = 250,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,377.20x = 627,014.94 × 250,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,377.20x = 157,021,796,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,021,796,427.15/454,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,575.87

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