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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,133.30, 629,462.37 and 254,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,133.30, 629,462.37 and 254,929.30 is: 351,801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,133.30 : 629,462.37 = 254,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,133.30/629,462.37 = 254,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,133.30x = 629,462.37 × 254,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,133.30x = 160,468,398,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,468,398,213.13/456,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,801.55

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