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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,926.29, 631,976.02 and 254,042.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,926.29, 631,976.02 and 254,042.83 is: 350,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,926.29 : 631,976.02 = 254,042.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,926.29/631,976.02 = 254,042.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,926.29x = 631,976.02 × 254,042.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,926.29x = 160,548,978,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,548,978,196.79/457,926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,600.05

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