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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,366, 628,411.56 and 254,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,366, 628,411.56 and 254,162 is: 350,747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,366 : 628,411.56 = 254,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,366/628,411.56 = 254,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,366x = 628,411.56 × 254,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,366x = 159,718,338,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,718,338,912.72/455,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,747.18

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