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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,826.94, 629,041.16 and 254,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,826.94, 629,041.16 and 254,622.94 is: 351,379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,826.94 : 629,041.16 = 254,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,826.94/629,041.16 = 254,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,826.94x = 629,041.16 × 254,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,826.94x = 160,168,309,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,168,309,540.21/455,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,379.65

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