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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,166.24, 632,259.78 and 254,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,166.24, 632,259.78 and 254,212.77 is: 350,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,166.24 : 632,259.78 = 254,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,166.24/632,259.78 = 254,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,166.24x = 632,259.78 × 254,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,166.24x = 160,728,510,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,728,510,033.39/458,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,808.28

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