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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,014.13, 627,918.89 and 251,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,014.13, 627,918.89 and 251,064.97 is: 346,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,014.13 : 627,918.89 = 251,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,014.13/627,918.89 = 251,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,014.13x = 627,918.89 × 251,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,014.13x = 157,648,434,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,648,434,455.16/455,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,469.32

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