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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,943.17, 627,817.22 and 250,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,943.17, 627,817.22 and 250,995.73 is: 346,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,943.17 : 627,817.22 = 250,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,943.17/627,817.22 = 250,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,943.17x = 627,817.22 × 250,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,943.17x = 157,579,441,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,579,441,440.27/454,943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,371.71

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