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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,195.92, 632,313.74 and 254,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,195.92, 632,313.74 and 254,247.64 is: 350,863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,195.92 : 632,313.74 = 254,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,195.92/632,313.74 = 254,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,195.92x = 632,313.74 × 254,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,195.92x = 160,764,276,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,764,276,134.57/458,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,863.61

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