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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,949.72, 629,197.74 and 254,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,949.72, 629,197.74 and 254,745.72 is: 351,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,949.72 : 629,197.74 = 254,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,949.72/629,197.74 = 254,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,949.72x = 629,197.74 × 254,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,949.72x = 160,285,431,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,285,431,298.67/455,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,541.90

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