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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,050.99, 632,114.19 and 254,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,050.99, 632,114.19 and 254,115.20 is: 350,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,050.99 : 632,114.19 = 254,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,050.99/632,114.19 = 254,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,050.99x = 632,114.19 × 254,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,050.99x = 160,629,823,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,629,823,814.69/458,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,681.10

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