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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,536.47, 627,264.71 and 250,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,536.47, 627,264.71 and 250,595.31 is: 345,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,536.47 : 627,264.71 = 250,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,536.47/627,264.71 = 250,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,536.47x = 627,264.71 × 250,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,536.47x = 157,189,594,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,189,594,454.51/454,536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,823.94

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