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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,178.52, 628,098.72 and 251,225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,178.52, 628,098.72 and 251,225.68 is: 346,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,178.52 : 628,098.72 = 251,225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,178.52/628,098.72 = 251,225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,178.52x = 628,098.72 × 251,225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,178.52x = 157,794,528,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,794,528,039.13/455,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,665.15

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