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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,501.56, 627,233.58 and 253,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,501.56, 627,233.58 and 253,299 is: 349,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,501.56 : 627,233.58 = 253,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,501.56/627,233.58 = 253,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,501.56x = 627,233.58 × 253,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,501.56x = 158,877,638,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,877,638,580.42/454,501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,564.56

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