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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,169.98, 628,134.18 and 253,965.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,169.98, 628,134.18 and 253,965.98 is: 350,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,169.98 : 628,134.18 = 253,965.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,169.98/628,134.18 = 253,965.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,169.98x = 628,134.18 × 253,965.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,169.98x = 159,524,712,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,524,712,595.20/455,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,472.83

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