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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,121.76, 632,186.68 and 254,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,121.76, 632,186.68 and 254,170.51 is: 350,743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,121.76 : 632,186.68 = 254,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,121.76/632,186.68 = 254,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,121.76x = 632,186.68 × 254,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,121.76x = 160,683,210,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,683,210,870.81/458,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,743.46

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