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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,682.09, 627,464.25 and 250,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,682.09, 627,464.25 and 250,740.69 is: 346,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,682.09 : 627,464.25 = 250,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,682.09/627,464.25 = 250,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,682.09x = 627,464.25 × 250,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,682.09x = 157,330,818,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,330,818,995.33/454,682.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,023.79

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