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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,298.73, 628,317.38 and 251,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,298.73, 628,317.38 and 251,349.77 is: 346,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,298.73 : 628,317.38 = 251,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,298.73/628,317.38 = 251,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,298.73x = 628,317.38 × 251,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,298.73x = 157,927,428,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,927,428,950.00/455,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,865.52

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