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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,555.62, 627,291.15 and 250,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,555.62, 627,291.15 and 250,614.66 is: 345,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,555.62 : 627,291.15 = 250,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,555.62/627,291.15 = 250,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,555.62x = 627,291.15 × 250,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,555.62x = 157,208,358,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,208,358,278.26/454,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,850.65

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