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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,537.33, 627,265.57 and 250,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,537.33, 627,265.57 and 250,595.48 is: 345,824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,537.33 : 627,265.57 = 250,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,537.33/627,265.57 = 250,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,537.33x = 627,265.57 × 250,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,537.33x = 157,189,916,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,189,916,130.79/454,537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,824.00

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