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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,421.72, 627,073.45 and 250,461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,421.72, 627,073.45 and 250,461.42 is: 345,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,421.72 : 627,073.45 = 250,461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,421.72/627,073.45 = 250,461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,421.72x = 627,073.45 × 250,461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,421.72x = 157,057,703,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,057,703,753.62/454,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,621.03

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