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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,954.41, 627,839.24 and 251,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,954.41, 627,839.24 and 251,007.75 is: 346,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,954.41 : 627,839.24 = 251,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,954.41/627,839.24 = 251,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,954.41x = 627,839.24 × 251,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,954.41x = 157,592,513,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,592,513,739.07/454,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,391.88

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