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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,943.64, 627,817.89 and 250,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,943.64, 627,817.89 and 250,996.20 is: 346,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,943.64 : 627,817.89 = 250,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,943.64/627,817.89 = 250,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,943.64x = 627,817.89 × 250,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,943.64x = 157,579,904,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,579,904,682.02/454,943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,372.37

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