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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,804.20, 627,629.22 and 250,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,804.20, 627,629.22 and 250,868.16 is: 346,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,804.20 : 627,629.22 = 250,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,804.20/627,629.22 = 250,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,804.20x = 627,629.22 × 250,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,804.20x = 157,452,187,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,452,187,583.64/454,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,197.74

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