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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,926.16, 627,800.18 and 250,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,926.16, 627,800.18 and 250,979.50 is: 346,352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,926.16 : 627,800.18 = 250,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,926.16/627,800.18 = 250,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,926.16x = 627,800.18 × 250,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,926.16x = 157,564,975,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,564,975,276.31/454,926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,352.86

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