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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,475.36, 627,147.80 and 250,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,475.36, 627,147.80 and 250,515.74 is: 345,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,475.36 : 627,147.80 = 250,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,475.36/627,147.80 = 250,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,475.36x = 627,147.80 × 250,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,475.36x = 157,110,390,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,110,390,818.05/454,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,696.17

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