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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,487.04, 627,191.88 and 250,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,487.04, 627,191.88 and 250,541.28 is: 345,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,487.04 : 627,191.88 = 250,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,487.04/627,191.88 = 250,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,487.04x = 627,191.88 × 250,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,487.04x = 157,137,456,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137,456,420.81/454,487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,746.84

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