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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,431.06, 627,151.01 and 250,518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,431.06, 627,151.01 and 250,518.42 is: 345,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,431.06 : 627,151.01 = 250,518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,431.06/627,151.01 = 250,518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,431.06x = 627,151.01 × 250,518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,431.06x = 157,112,878,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112,878,874.01/454,431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,735.34

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