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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,013.60, 632,068.92 and 254,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,013.60, 632,068.92 and 254,057.90 is: 350,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,013.60 : 632,068.92 = 254,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,013.60/632,068.92 = 254,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,013.60x = 632,068.92 × 254,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,013.60x = 160,582,102,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,582,102,470.47/458,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,605.53

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