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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,549.50, 627,297.75 and 253,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,549.50, 627,297.75 and 253,345.50 is: 349,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,549.50 : 627,297.75 = 253,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,549.50/627,297.75 = 253,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,549.50x = 627,297.75 × 253,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,549.50x = 158,923,062,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,923,062,122.63/454,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,627.62

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