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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,943.16, 627,823.68 and 250,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,943.16, 627,823.68 and 250,996.56 is: 346,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,943.16 : 627,823.68 = 250,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,943.16/627,823.68 = 250,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,943.16x = 627,823.68 × 250,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,943.16x = 157,581,583,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,581,583,966.54/454,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,376.42

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