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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,558.32, 627,294.60 and 250,616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,558.32, 627,294.60 and 250,616.52 is: 345,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,558.32 : 627,294.60 = 250,616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,558.32/627,294.60 = 250,616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,558.32x = 627,294.60 × 250,616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,558.32x = 157,210,389,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,210,389,666.79/454,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,853.07

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