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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,505.29, 628,597.35 and 254,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,505.29, 628,597.35 and 254,301.29 is: 350,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,505.29 : 628,597.35 = 254,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,505.29/628,597.35 = 254,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,505.29x = 628,597.35 × 254,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,505.29x = 159,853,113,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,853,113,852.60/455,505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,935.80

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