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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,196.90, 632,315.10 and 254,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,196.90, 632,315.10 and 254,248.62 is: 350,864.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,196.90 : 632,315.10 = 254,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,196.90/632,315.10 = 254,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,196.90x = 632,315.10 × 254,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,196.90x = 160,765,241,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,765,241,580.16/458,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,864.97

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