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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,530.17, 627,255.99 and 250,588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,530.17, 627,255.99 and 250,588.55 is: 345,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,530.17 : 627,255.99 = 250,588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,530.17/627,255.99 = 250,588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,530.17x = 627,255.99 × 250,588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,530.17x = 157,183,169,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,183,169,012.92/454,530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,814.60

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