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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,154.70, 632,329.33 and 254,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,154.70, 632,329.33 and 254,271.10 is: 350,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,154.70 : 632,329.33 = 254,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,154.70/632,329.33 = 254,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,154.70x = 632,329.33 × 254,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,154.70x = 160,783,074,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,783,074,301.36/458,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,936.21

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