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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,935.16, 627,812.62 and 250,988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,935.16, 627,812.62 and 250,988.50 is: 346,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,935.16 : 627,812.62 = 250,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,935.16/627,812.62 = 250,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,935.16x = 627,812.62 × 250,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,935.16x = 157,573,747,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,573,747,774.87/454,935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,365.29

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