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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,847.04, 627,689.52 and 250,893.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,847.04, 627,689.52 and 250,893.36 is: 346,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,847.04 : 627,689.52 = 250,893.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,847.04/627,689.52 = 250,893.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,847.04x = 627,689.52 × 250,893.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,847.04x = 157,483,132,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,483,132,709.59/454,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,233.17

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