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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,027.61, 632,081.57 and 251,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,027.61, 632,081.57 and 251,294.60 is: 346,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,027.61 : 632,081.57 = 251,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,027.61/632,081.57 = 251,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,027.61x = 632,081.57 × 251,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,027.61x = 158,838,680,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,838,680,883.64/458,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,788.44

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