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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,032.38, 627,943.96 and 251,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,032.38, 627,943.96 and 251,083.14 is: 346,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,032.38 : 627,943.96 = 251,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,032.38/627,943.96 = 251,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,032.38x = 627,943.96 × 251,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,032.38x = 157,666,142,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,666,142,712.08/455,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,494.33

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