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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,529.17, 627,254.61 and 250,587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,529.17, 627,254.61 and 250,587.55 is: 345,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,529.17 : 627,254.61 = 250,587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,529.17/627,254.61 = 250,587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,529.17x = 627,254.61 × 250,587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,529.17x = 157,182,193,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,182,193,438.27/454,529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,813.22

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