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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,967.62, 627,857.56 and 251,018.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,967.62, 627,857.56 and 251,018.54 is: 346,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,967.62 : 627,857.56 = 251,018.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,967.62/627,857.56 = 251,018.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,967.62x = 627,857.56 × 251,018.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,967.62x = 157,603,888,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,603,888,039.16/454,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,406.82

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