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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,085.96, 628,014.24 and 251,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,085.96, 628,014.24 and 251,138.76 is: 346,569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,085.96 : 628,014.24 = 251,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,085.96/628,014.24 = 251,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,085.96x = 628,014.24 × 251,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,085.96x = 157,718,717,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,718,717,495.94/455,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,569.07

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