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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,327.38, 628,351.95 and 251,378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,327.38, 628,351.95 and 251,378.47 is: 346,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,327.38 : 628,351.95 = 251,378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,327.38/628,351.95 = 251,378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,327.38x = 628,351.95 × 251,378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,327.38x = 157,954,151,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,954,151,812.52/455,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,902.38

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