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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,507.56, 627,241.86 and 253,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,507.56, 627,241.86 and 253,305 is: 349,572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,507.56 : 627,241.86 = 253,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,507.56/627,241.86 = 253,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,507.56x = 627,241.86 × 253,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,507.56x = 158,883,499,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,883,499,347.30/454,507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,572.84

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