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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,700.49, 627,478.38 and 250,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,700.49, 627,478.38 and 250,770.24 is: 346,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,700.49 : 627,478.38 = 250,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,700.49/627,478.38 = 250,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,700.49x = 627,478.38 × 250,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,700.49x = 157,352,903,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352,903,947.41/454,700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,058.36

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