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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,706.91, 628,873.52 and 251,757.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,706.91, 628,873.52 and 251,757.87 is: 347,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,706.91 : 628,873.52 = 251,757.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,706.91/628,873.52 = 251,757.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,706.91x = 628,873.52 × 251,757.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,706.91x = 158,323,859,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,323,859,231.09/455,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,424.75

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