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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,783.81, 628,979.07 and 251,834.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,783.81, 628,979.07 and 251,834.79 is: 347,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,783.81 : 628,979.07 = 251,834.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,783.81/628,979.07 = 251,834.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,783.81x = 628,979.07 × 251,834.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,783.81x = 158,398,812,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,398,812,007.85/455,783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,530.58

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