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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,623.97, 628,748.46 and 251,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,623.97, 628,748.46 and 251,671.64 is: 347,299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,623.97 : 628,748.46 = 251,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,623.97/628,748.46 = 251,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,623.97x = 628,748.46 × 251,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,623.97x = 158,238,152,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,238,152,931.93/455,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,299.89

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