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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,039.93, 632,098.89 and 254,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,039.93, 632,098.89 and 254,104.20 is: 350,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,039.93 : 632,098.89 = 254,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,039.93/632,098.89 = 254,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,039.93x = 632,098.89 × 254,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,039.93x = 160,618,982,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618,982,764.34/458,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,665.90

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