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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,524.96, 627,249.28 and 250,583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,524.96, 627,249.28 and 250,583.18 is: 345,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,524.96 : 627,249.28 = 250,583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,524.96/627,249.28 = 250,583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,524.96x = 627,249.28 × 250,583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,524.96x = 157,178,119,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178,119,235.11/454,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,807.45

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