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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,251.32, 628,248.96 and 251,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,251.32, 628,248.96 and 251,298.52 is: 346,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,251.32 : 628,248.96 = 251,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,251.32/628,248.96 = 251,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,251.32x = 628,248.96 × 251,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,251.32x = 157,878,032,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,878,032,268.92/455,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,793.13

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