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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,637.50, 627,399.80 and 253,433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,637.50, 627,399.80 and 253,433.50 is: 349,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,637.50 : 627,399.80 = 253,433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,637.50/627,399.80 = 253,433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,637.50x = 627,399.80 × 253,433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,637.50x = 159,004,127,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,004,127,213.30/454,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,738.26

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