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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,989.33, 627,883.40 and 251,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,989.33, 627,883.40 and 251,052.93 is: 346,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,989.33 : 627,883.40 = 251,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,989.33/627,883.40 = 251,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,989.33x = 627,883.40 × 251,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,989.33x = 157,631,967,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,631,967,895.99/454,989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,452.01

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