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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,478.75, 628,560.72 and 254,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,478.75, 628,560.72 and 254,274.75 is: 350,899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,478.75 : 628,560.72 = 254,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,478.75/628,560.72 = 254,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,478.75x = 628,560.72 × 254,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,478.75x = 159,827,119,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,827,119,937.82/455,478.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,899.18

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