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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,528.98, 627,254.35 and 250,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,528.98, 627,254.35 and 250,587.36 is: 345,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,528.98 : 627,254.35 = 250,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,528.98/627,254.35 = 250,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,528.98x = 627,254.35 × 250,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,528.98x = 157,182,010,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,182,010,988.55/454,528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,812.96

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