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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,669.58, 627,430.29 and 250,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,669.58, 627,430.29 and 250,720.40 is: 345,986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,669.58 : 627,430.29 = 250,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,669.58/627,430.29 = 250,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,669.58x = 627,430.29 × 250,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,669.58x = 157,309,573,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,309,573,280.92/454,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,986.58

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