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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,066.88, 632,133.05 and 254,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,066.88, 632,133.05 and 254,117.80 is: 350,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,066.88 : 632,133.05 = 254,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,066.88/632,133.05 = 254,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,066.88x = 632,133.05 × 254,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,066.88x = 160,636,260,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,636,260,445.81/458,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,682.98

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