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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,836.83, 627,679.21 and 250,896.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,836.83, 627,679.21 and 250,896.35 is: 346,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,836.83 : 627,679.21 = 250,896.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,836.83/627,679.21 = 250,896.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,836.83x = 627,679.21 × 250,896.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,836.83x = 157,482,422,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,482,422,759.88/454,836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,239.38

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