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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,329.91, 628,376.30 and 251,409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,329.91, 628,376.30 and 251,409.78 is: 346,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,329.91 : 628,376.30 = 251,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,329.91/628,376.30 = 251,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,329.91x = 628,376.30 × 251,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,329.91x = 157,979,947,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,979,947,340.21/455,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,957.10

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