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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,386.31, 627,056.92 and 250,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,386.31, 627,056.92 and 250,437.74 is: 345,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,386.31 : 627,056.92 = 250,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,386.31/627,056.92 = 250,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,386.31x = 627,056.92 × 250,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,386.31x = 157,038,718,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,038,718,837.71/454,386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,606.19

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