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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,627.96, 628,753.98 and 251,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,627.96, 628,753.98 and 251,675.64 is: 347,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,627.96 : 628,753.98 = 251,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,627.96/628,753.98 = 251,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,627.96x = 628,753.98 × 251,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,627.96x = 158,242,060,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,242,060,319.05/455,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,305.42

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