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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,934.16, 627,811.24 and 250,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,934.16, 627,811.24 and 250,987.50 is: 346,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,934.16 : 627,811.24 = 250,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,934.16/627,811.24 = 250,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,934.16x = 627,811.24 × 250,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,934.16x = 157,572,773,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,572,773,599.50/454,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,363.91

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