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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,852.04, 627,696.42 and 250,898.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,852.04, 627,696.42 and 250,898.36 is: 346,240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,852.04 : 627,696.42 = 250,898.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,852.04/627,696.42 = 250,898.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,852.04x = 627,696.42 × 250,898.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,852.04x = 157,488,002,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,488,002,355.87/454,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,240.07

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