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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,031.80, 632,087.68 and 254,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,031.80, 632,087.68 and 254,096.10 is: 350,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,031.80 : 632,087.68 = 254,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,031.80/632,087.68 = 254,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,031.80x = 632,087.68 × 254,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,031.80x = 160,611,014,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,611,014,346.05/458,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,654.72

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