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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,783.50, 627,592.73 and 250,853.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,783.50, 627,592.73 and 250,853.45 is: 346,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,783.50 : 627,592.73 = 250,853.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,783.50/627,592.73 = 250,853.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,783.50x = 627,592.73 × 250,853.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,783.50x = 157,433,797,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,433,797,123.19/454,783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,173.06

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