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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,341.68, 628,313.56 and 254,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,341.68, 628,313.56 and 254,146.16 is: 350,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,341.68 : 628,313.56 = 254,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,341.68/628,313.56 = 254,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,341.68x = 628,313.56 × 254,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,341.68x = 159,683,478,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,683,478,549.93/455,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,689.35

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