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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,806.58, 627,636.04 and 250,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,806.58, 627,636.04 and 250,863.01 is: 346,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,806.58 : 627,636.04 = 250,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,806.58/627,636.04 = 250,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,806.58x = 627,636.04 × 250,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,806.58x = 157,450,668,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,450,668,688.56/454,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,192.59

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