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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,851.80, 682,277.70 and 255,312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,851.80, 682,277.70 and 255,312.35 is: 382,968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,851.80 : 682,277.70 = 255,312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,851.80/682,277.70 = 255,312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,851.80x = 682,277.70 × 255,312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,851.80x = 174,193,922,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,193,922,939.60/454,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,968.53

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