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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,531.87, 627,258.33 and 250,590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,531.87, 627,258.33 and 250,590.25 is: 345,816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,531.87 : 627,258.33 = 250,590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,531.87/627,258.33 = 250,590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,531.87x = 627,258.33 × 250,590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,531.87x = 157,184,821,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,184,821,729.28/454,531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,816.94

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