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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,853.75, 629,078.19 and 254,649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,853.75, 629,078.19 and 254,649.75 is: 351,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,853.75 : 629,078.19 = 254,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,853.75/629,078.19 = 254,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,853.75x = 629,078.19 × 254,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,853.75x = 160,194,603,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,194,603,813.95/455,853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,416.66

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