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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,558.40, 627,261.70 and 250,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,558.40, 627,261.70 and 250,598.18 is: 345,809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,558.40 : 627,261.70 = 250,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,558.40/627,261.70 = 250,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,558.40x = 627,261.70 × 250,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,558.40x = 157,190,640,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190,640,403.71/454,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,809.56

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