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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,281.35, 628,271.79 and 251,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,281.35, 628,271.79 and 251,327.90 is: 346,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,281.35 : 628,271.79 = 251,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,281.35/628,271.79 = 251,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,281.35x = 628,271.79 × 251,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,281.35x = 157,902,226,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,902,226,468.58/455,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,823.40

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