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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,540.46, 627,269.88 and 250,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,540.46, 627,269.88 and 250,598.60 is: 345,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,540.46 : 627,269.88 = 250,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,540.46/627,269.88 = 250,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,540.46x = 627,269.88 × 250,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,540.46x = 157,192,953,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,192,953,750.17/454,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,828.30

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