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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,171.52, 628,089.06 and 251,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,171.52, 628,089.06 and 251,218.68 is: 346,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,171.52 : 628,089.06 = 251,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,171.52/628,089.06 = 251,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,171.52x = 628,089.06 × 251,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,171.52x = 157,787,704,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,787,704,575.64/455,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,655.49

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