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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,200.60, 632,286.44 and 254,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,200.60, 632,286.44 and 254,238.59 is: 350,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,200.60 : 632,286.44 = 254,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,200.60/632,286.44 = 254,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,200.60x = 632,286.44 × 254,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,200.60x = 160,751,614,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,751,614,244.64/458,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,832.40

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