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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,544.85, 627,281.39 and 250,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,544.85, 627,281.39 and 250,604.36 is: 345,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,544.85 : 627,281.39 = 250,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,544.85/627,281.39 = 250,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,544.85x = 627,281.39 × 250,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,544.85x = 157,199,452,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,199,452,889.67/454,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,839.26

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