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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,033.88, 627,946.03 and 251,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,033.88, 627,946.03 and 251,084.64 is: 346,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,033.88 : 627,946.03 = 251,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,033.88/627,946.03 = 251,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,033.88x = 627,946.03 × 251,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,033.88x = 157,667,602,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,667,602,881.98/455,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,496.40

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