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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,110.44, 632,179.62 and 254,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,110.44, 632,179.62 and 254,160.36 is: 350,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,110.44 : 632,179.62 = 254,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,110.44/632,179.62 = 254,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,110.44x = 632,179.62 × 254,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,110.44x = 160,674,999,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,674,999,803.86/458,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,734.20

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