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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,997.76, 632,038.92 and 254,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,997.76, 632,038.92 and 254,034.48 is: 350,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,997.76 : 632,038.92 = 254,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,997.76/632,038.92 = 254,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,997.76x = 632,038.92 × 254,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,997.76x = 160,559,678,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,559,678,381.96/457,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,568.70

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