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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,568.26, 627,305.78 and 250,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,568.26, 627,305.78 and 250,614.72 is: 345,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,568.26 : 627,305.78 = 250,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,568.26/627,305.78 = 250,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,568.26x = 627,305.78 × 250,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,568.26x = 157,212,062,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,212,062,409.08/454,568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,849.19

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