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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,267.68, 628,237.18 and 251,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,267.68, 628,237.18 and 251,285.88 is: 346,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,267.68 : 628,237.18 = 251,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,267.68/628,237.18 = 251,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,267.68x = 628,237.18 × 251,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,267.68x = 157,867,132,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,867,132,625.02/455,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,756.73

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