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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,037.43, 632,095.44 and 254,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,037.43, 632,095.44 and 254,101.70 is: 350,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,037.43 : 632,095.44 = 254,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,037.43/632,095.44 = 254,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,037.43x = 632,095.44 × 254,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,037.43x = 160,616,525,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,616,525,866.25/458,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,662.45

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