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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,972.24, 627,859.92 and 251,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,972.24, 627,859.92 and 251,035.85 is: 346,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,972.24 : 627,859.92 = 251,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,972.24/627,859.92 = 251,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,972.24x = 627,859.92 × 251,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,972.24x = 157,615,348,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,615,348,698.13/454,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,428.50

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