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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,553, 628,702.02 and 254,387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,553, 628,702.02 and 254,387.88 is: 351,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,553 : 628,702.02 = 254,387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,553/628,702.02 = 254,387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,553x = 628,702.02 × 254,387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,553x = 159,934,174,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,934,174,019.52/455,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,076.99

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