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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,535.12, 627,262.90 and 250,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,535.12, 627,262.90 and 250,594.14 is: 345,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,535.12 : 627,262.90 = 250,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,535.12/627,262.90 = 250,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,535.12x = 627,262.90 × 250,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,535.12x = 157,188,406,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,188,406,979.41/454,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,822.36

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