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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,126.72, 632,193.40 and 254,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,126.72, 632,193.40 and 254,175.44 is: 350,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,126.72 : 632,193.40 = 254,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,126.72/632,193.40 = 254,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,126.72x = 632,193.40 × 254,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,126.72x = 160,688,035,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,688,035,610.10/458,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,750.19

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