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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,279.63, 628,269.42 and 251,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,279.63, 628,269.42 and 251,326.17 is: 346,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,279.63 : 628,269.42 = 251,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,279.63/628,269.42 = 251,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,279.63x = 628,269.42 × 251,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,279.63x = 157,900,544,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,900,544,818.48/455,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,821.02

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