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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,152.70, 632,326.57 and 254,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,152.70, 632,326.57 and 254,269.10 is: 350,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,152.70 : 632,326.57 = 254,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,152.70/632,326.57 = 254,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,152.70x = 632,326.57 × 254,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,152.70x = 160,781,108,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,781,108,805.13/458,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,933.46

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