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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,150.86, 632,282.82 and 254,240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,150.86, 632,282.82 and 254,240.38 is: 350,870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,150.86 : 632,282.82 = 254,240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,150.86/632,282.82 = 254,240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,150.86x = 632,282.82 × 254,240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,150.86x = 160,751,824,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,751,824,424.27/458,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,870.94

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