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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,940.54, 627,811.98 and 251,000.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,940.54, 627,811.98 and 251,000.05 is: 346,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,940.54 : 627,811.98 = 251,000.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,940.54/627,811.98 = 251,000.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,940.54x = 627,811.98 × 251,000.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,940.54x = 157,580,838,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,580,838,370.60/454,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,376.78

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