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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,841.53, 682,262.29 and 255,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,841.53, 682,262.29 and 255,302.08 is: 382,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,841.53 : 682,262.29 = 255,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,841.53/682,262.29 = 255,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,841.53x = 682,262.29 × 255,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,841.53x = 174,182,980,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,182,980,356.04/454,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,953.12

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