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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,960.41, 627,847.53 and 251,013.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,960.41, 627,847.53 and 251,013.75 is: 346,400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,960.41 : 627,847.53 = 251,013.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,960.41/627,847.53 = 251,013.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,960.41x = 627,847.53 × 251,013.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,960.41x = 157,598,362,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,598,362,933.54/454,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,400.17

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