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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,698.99, 627,476.31 and 250,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,698.99, 627,476.31 and 250,768.74 is: 346,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,698.99 : 627,476.31 = 250,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,698.99/627,476.31 = 250,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,698.99x = 627,476.31 × 250,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,698.99x = 157,351,443,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,351,443,638.55/454,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,056.29

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