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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,217.69, 628,200.48 and 251,268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,217.69, 628,200.48 and 251,268.66 is: 346,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,217.69 : 628,200.48 = 251,268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,217.69/628,200.48 = 251,268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,217.69x = 628,200.48 × 251,268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,217.69x = 157,847,092,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,847,092,820.96/455,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,750.79

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