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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,710.15, 627,515.13 and 247,989.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,710.15, 627,515.13 and 247,989.78 is: 342,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,710.15 : 627,515.13 = 247,989.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,710.15/627,515.13 = 247,989.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,710.15x = 627,515.13 × 247,989.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,710.15x = 155,617,339,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,617,339,035.37/454,710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,234.14

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