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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,462.72, 627,162.96 and 250,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,462.72, 627,162.96 and 250,521.52 is: 345,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,462.72 : 627,162.96 = 250,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,462.72/627,162.96 = 250,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,462.72x = 627,162.96 × 250,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,462.72x = 157,117,818,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,117,818,026.90/454,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,722.13

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