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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,517.62, 627,238.45 and 250,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,517.62, 627,238.45 and 250,575.92 is: 345,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,517.62 : 627,238.45 = 250,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,517.62/627,238.45 = 250,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,517.62x = 627,238.45 × 250,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,517.62x = 157,170,851,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,170,851,668.12/454,517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,797.05

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