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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,096.62, 632,249.21 and 254,213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,096.62, 632,249.21 and 254,213.03 is: 350,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,096.62 : 632,249.21 = 254,213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,096.62/632,249.21 = 254,213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,096.62x = 632,249.21 × 254,213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,096.62x = 160,725,987,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,725,987,389.21/458,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,856.09

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