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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,380.08, 627,018.93 and 250,430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,380.08, 627,018.93 and 250,430.38 is: 345,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,380.08 : 627,018.93 = 250,430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,380.08/627,018.93 = 250,430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,380.08x = 627,018.93 × 250,430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,380.08x = 157,024,588,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,024,588,907.09/454,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,579.83

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