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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,941.50, 627,814.93 and 250,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,941.50, 627,814.93 and 250,994.06 is: 346,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,941.50 : 627,814.93 = 250,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,941.50/627,814.93 = 250,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,941.50x = 627,814.93 × 250,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,941.50x = 157,577,818,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,577,818,209.32/454,941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,369.41

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