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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,042.99, 632,103.14 and 254,107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,042.99, 632,103.14 and 254,107.19 is: 350,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,042.99 : 632,103.14 = 254,107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,042.99/632,103.14 = 254,107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,042.99x = 632,103.14 × 254,107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,042.99x = 160,621,954,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,621,954,911.10/458,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,670.05

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