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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,083.13, 628,014.99 and 253,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,083.13, 628,014.99 and 253,879.13 is: 350,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,083.13 : 628,014.99 = 253,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,083.13/628,014.99 = 253,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,083.13x = 628,014.99 × 253,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,083.13x = 159,439,896,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,439,896,148.08/455,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,353.35

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