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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,537.42, 627,265.92 and 250,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,537.42, 627,265.92 and 250,595.57 is: 345,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,537.42 : 627,265.92 = 250,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,537.42/627,265.92 = 250,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,537.42x = 627,265.92 × 250,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,537.42x = 157,190,063,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190,063,271.87/454,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,824.25

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