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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,199.29, 632,284.62 and 254,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,199.29, 632,284.62 and 254,237.28 is: 350,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,199.29 : 632,284.62 = 254,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,199.29/632,284.62 = 254,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,199.29x = 632,284.62 × 254,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,199.29x = 160,750,321,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750,321,974.63/458,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,830.58

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