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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,443.57, 627,103.73 and 250,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,443.57, 627,103.73 and 250,496.10 is: 345,668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,443.57 : 627,103.73 = 250,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,443.57/627,103.73 = 250,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,443.57x = 627,103.73 × 250,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,443.57x = 157,087,037,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,087,037,407.97/454,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,668.96

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