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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,481.75, 628,564.86 and 254,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,481.75, 628,564.86 and 254,277.75 is: 350,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,481.75 : 628,564.86 = 254,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,481.75/628,564.86 = 254,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,481.75x = 628,564.86 × 254,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,481.75x = 159,830,058,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,830,058,329.87/455,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,903.32

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