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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,215, 628,196.76 and 251,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,215, 628,196.76 and 251,265.99 is: 346,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,215 : 628,196.76 = 251,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,215/628,196.76 = 251,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,215x = 628,196.76 × 251,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,215x = 157,844,480,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,844,480,816.19/455,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,747.10

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