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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,066.04, 632,132.72 and 254,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,066.04, 632,132.72 and 254,121 is: 350,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,066.04 : 632,132.72 = 254,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,066.04/632,132.72 = 254,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,066.04x = 632,132.72 × 254,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,066.04x = 160,638,198,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,638,198,939.12/458,066.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,687.86

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