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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,214.33, 628,195.80 and 251,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,214.33, 628,195.80 and 251,265.30 is: 346,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,214.33 : 628,195.80 = 251,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,214.33/628,195.80 = 251,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,214.33x = 628,195.80 × 251,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,214.33x = 157,843,806,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,843,806,145.74/455,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,746.13

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