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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,991.33, 627,886.16 and 251,054.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,991.33, 627,886.16 and 251,054.93 is: 346,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,991.33 : 627,886.16 = 251,054.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,991.33/627,886.16 = 251,054.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,991.33x = 627,886.16 × 251,054.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,991.33x = 157,633,915,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,633,915,946.77/454,991.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,454.77

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