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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,117.76, 632,181.17 and 254,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,117.76, 632,181.17 and 254,166.51 is: 350,737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,117.76 : 632,181.17 = 254,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,117.76/632,181.17 = 254,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,117.76x = 632,181.17 × 254,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,117.76x = 160,679,280,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679,280,395.78/458,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,737.94

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