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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,013.35, 632,068.57 and 254,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,013.35, 632,068.57 and 254,057.64 is: 350,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,013.35 : 632,068.57 = 254,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,013.35/632,068.57 = 254,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,013.35x = 632,068.57 × 254,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,013.35x = 160,581,849,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581,849,212.38/458,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,605.17

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