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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,164.24, 632,257.02 and 254,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,164.24, 632,257.02 and 254,210.77 is: 350,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,164.24 : 632,257.02 = 254,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,164.24/632,257.02 = 254,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,164.24x = 632,257.02 × 254,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,164.24x = 160,726,543,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,726,543,892.11/458,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,805.52

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