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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,014.39, 632,069.99 and 254,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,014.39, 632,069.99 and 254,058.66 is: 350,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,014.39 : 632,069.99 = 254,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,014.39/632,069.99 = 254,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,014.39x = 632,069.99 × 254,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,014.39x = 160,582,854,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,582,854,685.61/458,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,606.57

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