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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,542.30, 627,240.24 and 250,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,542.30, 627,240.24 and 250,582.68 is: 345,788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,542.30 : 627,240.24 = 250,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,542.30/627,240.24 = 250,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,542.30x = 627,240.24 × 250,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,542.30x = 157,175,540,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,175,540,343.04/454,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,788.59

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