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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,851.04, 627,695.04 and 250,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,851.04, 627,695.04 and 250,897.36 is: 346,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,851.04 : 627,695.04 = 250,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,851.04/627,695.04 = 250,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,851.04x = 627,695.04 × 250,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,851.04x = 157,487,028,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,487,028,421.09/454,851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,238.69

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