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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,191.62, 632,307.87 and 254,243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,191.62, 632,307.87 and 254,243.34 is: 350,857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,191.62 : 632,307.87 = 254,243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,191.62/632,307.87 = 254,243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,191.62x = 632,307.87 × 254,243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,191.62x = 160,760,064,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,760,064,777.09/458,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,857.71

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