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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,720.44, 627,487.02 and 250,761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,720.44, 627,487.02 and 250,761.72 is: 346,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,720.44 : 627,487.02 = 250,761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,720.44/627,487.02 = 250,761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,720.44x = 627,487.02 × 250,761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,720.44x = 157,349,724,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349,724,412.87/454,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,036.18

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