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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,654.96, 628,783.80 and 254,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,654.96, 628,783.80 and 254,446.64 is: 351,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,654.96 : 628,783.80 = 254,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,654.96/628,783.80 = 254,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,654.96x = 628,783.80 × 254,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,654.96x = 159,991,925,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991,925,196.43/455,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,125.17

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