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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,729.50, 627,518.27 and 250,799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,729.50, 627,518.27 and 250,799.38 is: 346,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,729.50 : 627,518.27 = 250,799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,729.50/627,518.27 = 250,799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,729.50x = 627,518.27 × 250,799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,729.50x = 157,381,192,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,381,192,112.88/454,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,098.49

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