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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,118.96, 632,203.08 and 254,200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,118.96, 632,203.08 and 254,200.88 is: 350,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,118.96 : 632,203.08 = 254,200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,118.96/632,203.08 = 254,200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,118.96x = 632,203.08 × 254,200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,118.96x = 160,706,579,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,706,579,274.71/458,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,796.61

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