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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,350.68, 628,380.99 and 251,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,350.68, 628,380.99 and 251,414.28 is: 346,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,350.68 : 628,380.99 = 251,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,350.68/628,380.99 = 251,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,350.68x = 628,380.99 × 251,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,350.68x = 157,983,954,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,983,954,166.54/455,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,950.08

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