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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,858.79, 627,694.04 and 250,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,858.79, 627,694.04 and 250,905.24 is: 346,243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,858.79 : 627,694.04 = 250,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,858.79/627,694.04 = 250,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,858.79x = 627,694.04 × 250,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,858.79x = 157,491,722,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,491,722,498.24/454,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,243.11

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