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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,662.60, 627,471.75 and 250,753.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,662.60, 627,471.75 and 250,753.41 is: 346,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,662.60 : 627,471.75 = 250,753.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,662.60/627,471.75 = 250,753.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,662.60x = 627,471.75 × 250,753.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,662.60x = 157,340,680,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,340,680,991.17/454,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,060.31

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