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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,114.76, 632,177.03 and 254,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,114.76, 632,177.03 and 254,163.51 is: 350,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,114.76 : 632,177.03 = 254,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,114.76/632,177.03 = 254,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,114.76x = 632,177.03 × 254,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,114.76x = 160,676,331,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,676,331,615.36/458,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,733.80

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