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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,797.40, 627,623.04 and 250,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,797.40, 627,623.04 and 250,855.60 is: 346,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,797.40 : 627,623.04 = 250,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,797.40/627,623.04 = 250,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,797.40x = 627,623.04 × 250,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,797.40x = 157,442,754,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,442,754,273.02/454,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,182.18

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