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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,901.31, 627,761.97 and 250,964.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,901.31, 627,761.97 and 250,964.91 is: 346,330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,901.31 : 627,761.97 = 250,964.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,901.31/627,761.97 = 250,964.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,901.31x = 627,761.97 × 250,964.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,901.31x = 157,546,226,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,546,226,302.47/454,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,330.56

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