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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,007.40, 627,945.44 and 251,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,007.40, 627,945.44 and 251,098.84 is: 346,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,007.40 : 627,945.44 = 251,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,007.40/627,945.44 = 251,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,007.40x = 627,945.44 × 251,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,007.40x = 157,676,371,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,676,371,567.29/455,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,535.84

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