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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,207.69, 628,186.67 and 251,258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,207.69, 628,186.67 and 251,258.67 is: 346,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,207.69 : 628,186.67 = 251,258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,207.69/628,186.67 = 251,258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,207.69x = 628,186.67 × 251,258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,207.69x = 157,837,343,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,837,343,600.24/455,207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,736.99

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