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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,551.96, 627,286.08 and 250,610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,551.96, 627,286.08 and 250,610.79 is: 345,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,551.96 : 627,286.08 = 250,610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,551.96/627,286.08 = 250,610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,551.96x = 627,286.08 × 250,610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,551.96x = 157,204,660,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,204,660,064.80/454,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,845.30

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