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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,614.10, 628,753.49 and 251,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,614.10, 628,753.49 and 251,664.50 is: 347,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,614.10 : 628,753.49 = 251,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,614.10/628,753.49 = 251,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,614.10x = 628,753.49 × 251,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,614.10x = 158,234,933,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234,933,941.41/455,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,300.35

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