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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,717.37, 627,499.57 and 250,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,717.37, 627,499.57 and 250,762.48 is: 346,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,717.37 : 627,499.57 = 250,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,717.37/627,499.57 = 250,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,717.37x = 627,499.57 × 250,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,717.37x = 157,353,348,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,353,348,372.13/454,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,046.49

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