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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,891.79, 631,928.51 and 254,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,891.79, 631,928.51 and 254,008.45 is: 350,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,891.79 : 631,928.51 = 254,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,891.79/631,928.51 = 254,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,891.79x = 631,928.51 × 254,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,891.79x = 160,515,178,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,515,178,486.05/457,891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,552.64

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