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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,111, 629,421.66 and 254,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,111, 629,421.66 and 254,908.44 is: 351,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,111 : 629,421.66 = 254,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,111/629,421.66 = 254,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,111x = 629,421.66 × 254,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,111x = 160,444,893,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,444,893,452.81/456,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,767.21

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