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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,884.98, 627,731.22 and 250,936.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,884.98, 627,731.22 and 250,936.06 is: 346,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,884.98 : 627,731.22 = 250,936.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,884.98/627,731.22 = 250,936.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,884.98x = 627,731.22 × 250,936.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,884.98x = 157,520,399,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520,399,085.79/454,884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,286.22

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