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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,379.08, 627,017.55 and 250,429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,379.08, 627,017.55 and 250,429.38 is: 345,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,379.08 : 627,017.55 = 250,429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,379.08/627,017.55 = 250,429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,379.08x = 627,017.55 × 250,429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,379.08x = 157,023,616,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,023,616,295.62/454,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,578.45

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