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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,709.99, 627,491.49 and 250,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,709.99, 627,491.49 and 250,779.74 is: 346,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,709.99 : 627,491.49 = 250,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,709.99/627,491.49 = 250,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,709.99x = 627,491.49 × 250,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,709.99x = 157,362,152,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,362,152,714.41/454,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,071.47

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