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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,882.23, 627,727.42 and 250,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,882.23, 627,727.42 and 250,933.31 is: 346,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,882.23 : 627,727.42 = 250,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,882.23/627,727.42 = 250,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,882.23x = 627,727.42 × 250,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,882.23x = 157,517,719,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,517,719,278.36/454,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,282.42

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