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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,545.06, 628,656.90 and 251,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,545.06, 628,656.90 and 251,601.10 is: 347,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,545.06 : 628,656.90 = 251,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,545.06/628,656.90 = 251,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,545.06x = 628,656.90 × 251,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,545.06x = 158,170,767,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,170,767,562.59/455,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,212.12

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