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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,477.85, 627,151.26 and 250,518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,477.85, 627,151.26 and 250,518.23 is: 345,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,477.85 : 627,151.26 = 250,518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,477.85/627,151.26 = 250,518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,477.85x = 627,151.26 × 250,518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,477.85x = 157,112,823,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112,823,597.47/454,477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,699.63

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