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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,835.46, 627,677.31 and 250,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,835.46, 627,677.31 and 250,894.98 is: 346,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,835.46 : 627,677.31 = 250,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,835.46/627,677.31 = 250,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,835.46x = 627,677.31 × 250,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,835.46x = 157,481,083,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,481,083,000.52/454,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,237.48

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