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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,132.55, 629,461.34 and 254,928.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,132.55, 629,461.34 and 254,928.55 is: 351,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,132.55 : 629,461.34 = 254,928.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,132.55/629,461.34 = 254,928.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,132.55x = 629,461.34 × 254,928.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,132.55x = 160,467,662,265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467,662,265.31/456,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,800.51

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