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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,051.99, 632,115.57 and 254,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,051.99, 632,115.57 and 254,116.20 is: 350,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,051.99 : 632,115.57 = 254,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,051.99/632,115.57 = 254,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,051.99x = 632,115.57 × 254,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,051.99x = 160,630,806,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,630,806,609.23/458,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,682.48

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