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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,985.96, 627,899.61 and 251,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,985.96, 627,899.61 and 251,050.11 is: 346,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,985.96 : 627,899.61 = 251,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,985.96/627,899.61 = 251,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,985.96x = 627,899.61 × 251,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,985.96x = 157,634,266,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,634,266,512.24/454,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,459.63

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