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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,844.52, 682,266.78 and 255,305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,844.52, 682,266.78 and 255,305.07 is: 382,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,844.52 : 682,266.78 = 255,305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,844.52/682,266.78 = 255,305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,844.52x = 682,266.78 × 255,305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,844.52x = 174,186,168,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,186,168,026.58/454,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,957.61

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