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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,458.72, 627,157.44 and 250,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,458.72, 627,157.44 and 250,517.52 is: 345,716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,458.72 : 627,157.44 = 250,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,458.72/627,157.44 = 250,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,458.72x = 627,157.44 × 250,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,458.72x = 157,113,926,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,113,926,518.35/454,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,716.61

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