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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,909.41, 631,952.82 and 254,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,909.41, 631,952.82 and 254,026.11 is: 350,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,909.41 : 631,952.82 = 254,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,909.41/631,952.82 = 254,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,909.41x = 631,952.82 × 254,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,909.41x = 160,532,516,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,532,516,568.13/457,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,577.02

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