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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,536.30, 627,230.55 and 250,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,536.30, 627,230.55 and 250,588.92 is: 345,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,536.30 : 627,230.55 = 250,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,536.30/627,230.55 = 250,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,536.30x = 627,230.55 × 250,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,536.30x = 157,177,026,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,177,026,115.51/454,536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,796.42

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