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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,503.06, 627,235.65 and 253,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,503.06, 627,235.65 and 253,300.50 is: 349,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,503.06 : 627,235.65 = 253,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,503.06/627,235.65 = 253,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,503.06x = 627,235.65 × 253,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,503.06x = 158,879,103,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,879,103,762.83/454,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,566.63

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