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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,982.70, 631,993.74 and 254,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,982.70, 631,993.74 and 254,015.58 is: 350,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,982.70 : 631,993.74 = 254,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,982.70/631,993.74 = 254,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,982.70x = 631,993.74 × 254,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,982.70x = 160,536,256,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,536,256,422.47/457,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,529.08

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