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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,771.17, 627,587.21 and 250,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,771.17, 627,587.21 and 250,827.62 is: 346,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,771.17 : 627,587.21 = 250,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,771.17/627,587.21 = 250,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,771.17x = 627,587.21 × 250,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,771.17x = 157,416,201,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,416,201,834.67/454,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,143.76

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