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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,051.23, 627,970.22 and 251,102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,051.23, 627,970.22 and 251,102.09 is: 346,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,051.23 : 627,970.22 = 251,102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,051.23/627,970.22 = 251,102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,051.23x = 627,970.22 × 251,102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,051.23x = 157,684,635,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684,635,955.81/455,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,520.62

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