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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,122.70, 632,187.90 and 254,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,122.70, 632,187.90 and 254,171.44 is: 350,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,122.70 : 632,187.90 = 254,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,122.70/632,187.90 = 254,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,122.70x = 632,187.90 × 254,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,122.70x = 160,684,108,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,684,108,893.58/458,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,744.70

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