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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,425.92, 628,464.96 and 254,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,425.92, 628,464.96 and 254,183.04 is: 350,759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,425.92 : 628,464.96 = 254,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,425.92/628,464.96 = 254,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,425.92x = 628,464.96 × 254,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,425.92x = 159,745,134,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,745,134,066.28/455,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,759.86

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