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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,058.16, 627,982.32 and 251,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,058.16, 627,982.32 and 251,111.68 is: 346,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,058.16 : 627,982.32 = 251,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,058.16/627,982.32 = 251,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,058.16x = 627,982.32 × 251,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,058.16x = 157,693,695,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,693,695,385.50/455,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,535.25

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