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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,959.68, 629,223.04 and 254,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,959.68, 629,223.04 and 254,755.84 is: 351,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,959.68 : 629,223.04 = 254,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,959.68/629,223.04 = 254,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,959.68x = 629,223.04 × 254,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,959.68x = 160,298,244,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,298,244,102.55/455,959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,562.32

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