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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,128.67, 629,456.00 and 254,924.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,128.67, 629,456.00 and 254,924.67 is: 351,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,128.67 : 629,456.00 = 254,924.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,128.67/629,456.00 = 254,924.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,128.67x = 629,456.00 × 254,924.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,128.67x = 160,463,861,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,463,861,804.90/456,128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,795.17

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