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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,116.70, 632,179.62 and 254,165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,116.70, 632,179.62 and 254,165.45 is: 350,736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,116.70 : 632,179.62 = 254,165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,116.70/632,179.62 = 254,165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,116.70x = 632,179.62 × 254,165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,116.70x = 160,678,214,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,678,214,437.23/458,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,736.43

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