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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,006.72, 629,276.40 and 254,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,006.72, 629,276.40 and 254,802.72 is: 351,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,006.72 : 629,276.40 = 254,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,006.72/629,276.40 = 254,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,006.72x = 629,276.40 × 254,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,006.72x = 160,341,338,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,341,338,351.81/456,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,620.56

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