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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,032.80, 632,089.05 and 254,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,032.80, 632,089.05 and 254,097.09 is: 350,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,032.80 : 632,089.05 = 254,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,032.80/632,089.05 = 254,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,032.80x = 632,089.05 × 254,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,032.80x = 160,611,988,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,611,988,225.87/458,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,656.08

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