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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,931.16, 627,807.09 and 250,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,931.16, 627,807.09 and 250,984.50 is: 346,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,931.16 : 627,807.09 = 250,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,931.16/627,807.09 = 250,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,931.16x = 627,807.09 × 250,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,931.16x = 157,569,848,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,569,848,580.11/454,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,359.76

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