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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,132.88, 632,222.76 and 256,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,132.88, 632,222.76 and 256,927.12 is: 354,559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,132.88 : 632,222.76 = 256,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,132.88/632,222.76 = 256,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,132.88x = 632,222.76 × 256,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,132.88x = 162,435,172,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,435,172,925.25/458,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,559.08

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