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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,679, 627,442.58 and 250,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,679, 627,442.58 and 250,738.52 is: 346,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,679 : 627,442.58 = 250,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,679/627,442.58 = 250,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,679x = 627,442.58 × 250,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,679x = 157,324,023,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,324,023,894.18/454,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,011.19

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