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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,442.75, 628,511.00 and 254,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,442.75, 628,511.00 and 254,238.75 is: 350,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,442.75 : 628,511.00 = 254,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,442.75/628,511.00 = 254,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,442.75x = 628,511.00 × 254,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,442.75x = 159,791,849,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,791,849,730.06/455,442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,849.48

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