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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,972.80, 627,833.29 and 251,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,972.80, 627,833.29 and 251,023.69 is: 346,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,972.80 : 627,833.29 = 251,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,972.80/627,833.29 = 251,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,972.80x = 627,833.29 × 251,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,972.80x = 157,601,027,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,027,905.52/454,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,396.59

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