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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,214, 628,195.38 and 251,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,214, 628,195.38 and 251,264.99 is: 346,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,214 : 628,195.38 = 251,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,214/628,195.38 = 251,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,214x = 628,195.38 × 251,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,214x = 157,843,504,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,843,504,617.42/455,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,745.72

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