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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,656.16, 627,396.50 and 250,708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,656.16, 627,396.50 and 250,708.39 is: 345,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,656.16 : 627,396.50 = 250,708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,656.16/627,396.50 = 250,708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,656.16x = 627,396.50 × 250,708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,656.16x = 157,293,566,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,293,566,406.64/454,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,961.59

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