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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,238.31, 628,228.98 and 251,289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,238.31, 628,228.98 and 251,289.35 is: 346,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,238.31 : 628,228.98 = 251,289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,238.31/628,228.98 = 251,289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,238.31x = 628,228.98 × 251,289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,238.31x = 157,867,249,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,867,249,483.18/455,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,779.36

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