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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,960.63, 627,847.88 and 251,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,960.63, 627,847.88 and 251,011.54 is: 346,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,960.63 : 627,847.88 = 251,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,960.63/627,847.88 = 251,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,960.63x = 627,847.88 × 251,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,960.63x = 157,597,062,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,597,062,774.29/454,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,397.14

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