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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,126.04, 632,192.52 and 254,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,126.04, 632,192.52 and 254,174.79 is: 350,749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,126.04 : 632,192.52 = 254,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,126.04/632,192.52 = 254,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,126.04x = 632,192.52 × 254,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,126.04x = 160,687,401,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,687,401,010.57/458,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,749.33

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