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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,927.41, 627,801.91 and 250,980.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,927.41, 627,801.91 and 250,980.75 is: 346,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,927.41 : 627,801.91 = 250,980.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,927.41/627,801.91 = 250,980.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,927.41x = 627,801.91 × 250,980.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,927.41x = 157,566,193,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,566,193,595.78/454,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,354.58

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