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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,918.65, 631,965.54 and 254,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,918.65, 631,965.54 and 254,035.24 is: 350,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,918.65 : 631,965.54 = 254,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,918.65/631,965.54 = 254,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,918.65x = 631,965.54 × 254,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,918.65x = 160,541,516,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,541,516,998.35/457,918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,589.60

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