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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,281.63, 628,272.18 and 251,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,281.63, 628,272.18 and 251,328.17 is: 346,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,281.63 : 628,272.18 = 251,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,281.63/628,272.18 = 251,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,281.63x = 628,272.18 × 251,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,281.63x = 157,902,497,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,902,497,261.31/455,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,823.78

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