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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,657.16, 627,397.88 and 250,709.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,657.16, 627,397.88 and 250,709.39 is: 345,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,657.16 : 627,397.88 = 250,709.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,657.16/627,397.88 = 250,709.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,657.16x = 627,397.88 × 250,709.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,657.16x = 157,294,539,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,294,539,782.09/454,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,962.97

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