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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,197.66, 632,282.39 and 254,235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,197.66, 632,282.39 and 254,235.65 is: 350,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,197.66 : 632,282.39 = 254,235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,197.66/632,282.39 = 254,235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,197.66x = 632,282.39 × 254,235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,197.66x = 160,748,724,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,748,724,405.20/458,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,828.34

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