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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,962.72, 629,215.68 and 254,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,962.72, 629,215.68 and 254,758.72 is: 351,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,962.72 : 629,215.68 = 254,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,962.72/629,215.68 = 254,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,962.72x = 629,215.68 × 254,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,962.72x = 160,298,181,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,298,181,240.73/455,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,559.84

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