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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,892.27, 631,929.15 and 254,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,892.27, 631,929.15 and 254,008.92 is: 350,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,892.27 : 631,929.15 = 254,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,892.27/631,929.15 = 254,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,892.27x = 631,929.15 × 254,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,892.27x = 160,515,640,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,515,640,908.02/457,892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,553.29

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