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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,442.53, 627,166.79 and 250,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,442.53, 627,166.79 and 250,529.69 is: 345,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,442.53 : 627,166.79 = 250,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,442.53/627,166.79 = 250,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,442.53x = 627,166.79 × 250,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,442.53x = 157,123,901,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,123,901,477.00/454,442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,750.87

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