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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,651.06, 628,786.26 and 251,697.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,651.06, 628,786.26 and 251,697.61 is: 347,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,651.06 : 628,786.26 = 251,697.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,651.06/628,786.26 = 251,697.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,651.06x = 628,786.26 × 251,697.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,651.06x = 158,263,999,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,263,999,628.82/455,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,335.97

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