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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,977.93, 627,867.73 and 251,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,977.93, 627,867.73 and 251,041.53 is: 346,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,977.93 : 627,867.73 = 251,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,977.93/627,867.73 = 251,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,977.93x = 627,867.73 × 251,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,977.93x = 157,620,875,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,620,875,576.83/454,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,436.31

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