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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,538.33, 627,266.95 and 250,596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,538.33, 627,266.95 and 250,596.48 is: 345,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,538.33 : 627,266.95 = 250,596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,538.33/627,266.95 = 250,596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,538.33x = 627,266.95 × 250,596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,538.33x = 157,190,889,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190,889,690.34/454,538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,825.38

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