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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,963.41, 627,851.67 and 251,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,963.41, 627,851.67 and 251,016.75 is: 346,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,963.41 : 627,851.67 = 251,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,963.41/627,851.67 = 251,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,963.41x = 627,851.67 × 251,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,963.41x = 157,601,285,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,285,685.47/454,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,404.31

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