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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,932, 627,806.16 and 253,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,932, 627,806.16 and 253,728 is: 350,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,932 : 627,806.16 = 253,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,932/627,806.16 = 253,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,932x = 627,806.16 × 253,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,932x = 159,292,001,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292,001,364.48/454,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,144.64

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