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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,120.70, 632,185.14 and 254,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,120.70, 632,185.14 and 254,169.44 is: 350,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,120.70 : 632,185.14 = 254,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,120.70/632,185.14 = 254,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,120.70x = 632,185.14 × 254,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,120.70x = 160,682,143,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,682,143,010.12/458,120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,741.94

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