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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,125.95, 632,192.38 and 254,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,125.95, 632,192.38 and 254,174.70 is: 350,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,125.95 : 632,192.38 = 254,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,125.95/632,192.38 = 254,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,125.95x = 632,192.38 × 254,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,125.95x = 160,687,308,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,687,308,528.79/458,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,749.20

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