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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,773, 627,578.22 and 250,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,773, 627,578.22 and 250,842.96 is: 346,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,773 : 627,578.22 = 250,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,773/627,578.22 = 250,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,773x = 627,578.22 × 250,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,773x = 157,423,578,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,423,578,336.33/454,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,158.59

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