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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,973.31, 627,861.39 and 251,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,973.31, 627,861.39 and 251,036.92 is: 346,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,973.31 : 627,861.39 = 251,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,973.31/627,861.39 = 251,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,973.31x = 627,861.39 × 251,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,973.31x = 157,616,389,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,616,389,532.52/454,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,429.97

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