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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,516.15, 627,269.64 and 250,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,516.15, 627,269.64 and 250,585.69 is: 345,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,516.15 : 627,269.64 = 250,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,516.15/627,269.64 = 250,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,516.15x = 627,269.64 × 250,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,516.15x = 157,184,795,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,184,795,555.45/454,516.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,828.85

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