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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,012.72, 632,067.71 and 254,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,012.72, 632,067.71 and 254,057.02 is: 350,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,012.72 : 632,067.71 = 254,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,012.72/632,067.71 = 254,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,012.72x = 632,067.71 × 254,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,012.72x = 160,581,235,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581,235,990.37/458,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,604.31

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