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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,276.62, 628,316.49 and 251,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,276.62, 628,316.49 and 251,366.80 is: 346,905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,276.62 : 628,316.49 = 251,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,276.62/628,316.49 = 251,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,276.62x = 628,316.49 × 251,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,276.62x = 157,937,905,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,937,905,478.53/455,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,905.37

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