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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,962.14, 627,849.93 and 251,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,962.14, 627,849.93 and 251,013.05 is: 346,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,962.14 : 627,849.93 = 251,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,962.14/627,849.93 = 251,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,962.14x = 627,849.93 × 251,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,962.14x = 157,598,522,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,598,522,732.34/454,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,399.21

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