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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,965.89, 627,855.11 and 251,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,965.89, 627,855.11 and 251,016.80 is: 346,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,965.89 : 627,855.11 = 251,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,965.89/627,855.11 = 251,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,965.89x = 627,855.11 × 251,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,965.89x = 157,602,176,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,602,176,181.49/454,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,404.38

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