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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,944.64, 627,819.27 and 250,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,944.64, 627,819.27 and 250,997.20 is: 346,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,944.64 : 627,819.27 = 250,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,944.64/627,819.27 = 250,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,944.64x = 627,819.27 × 250,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,944.64x = 157,580,878,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,580,878,876.04/454,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,373.75

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