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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,948.06, 627,822.32 and 251,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,948.06, 627,822.32 and 251,007.56 is: 346,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,948.06 : 627,822.32 = 251,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,948.06/627,822.32 = 251,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,948.06x = 627,822.32 × 251,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,948.06x = 157,588,148,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,588,148,656.74/454,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,387.12

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