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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,521.18, 627,241.15 and 250,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,521.18, 627,241.15 and 250,567.44 is: 345,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,521.18 : 627,241.15 = 250,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,521.18/627,241.15 = 250,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,521.18x = 627,241.15 × 250,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,521.18x = 157,166,209,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,166,209,218.16/454,521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,784.13

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