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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,931, 627,804.78 and 253,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,931, 627,804.78 and 253,727 is: 350,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,931 : 627,804.78 = 253,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,931/627,804.78 = 253,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,931x = 627,804.78 × 253,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,931x = 159,291,023,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291,023,415.06/454,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,143.26

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