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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,196.23, 632,311.16 and 254,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,196.23, 632,311.16 and 254,246.33 is: 350,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,196.23 : 632,311.16 = 254,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,196.23/632,311.16 = 254,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,196.23x = 632,311.16 × 254,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,196.23x = 160,762,787,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,762,787,415.26/458,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,860.13

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