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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,965.81, 632,068.50 and 254,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,965.81, 632,068.50 and 254,082.39 is: 350,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,965.81 : 632,068.50 = 254,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,965.81/632,068.50 = 254,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,965.81x = 632,068.50 × 254,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,965.81x = 160,597,478,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,597,478,682.04/457,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,675.69

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