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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,531.98, 627,258.48 and 250,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,531.98, 627,258.48 and 250,590.36 is: 345,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,531.98 : 627,258.48 = 250,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,531.98/627,258.48 = 250,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,531.98x = 627,258.48 × 250,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,531.98x = 157,184,928,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,184,928,316.25/454,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,817.09

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