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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,763.63, 628,966.49 and 251,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,763.63, 628,966.49 and 251,827.69 is: 347,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,763.63 : 628,966.49 = 251,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,763.63/628,966.49 = 251,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,763.63x = 628,966.49 × 251,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,763.63x = 158,391,178,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,391,178,264.11/455,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,529.22

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