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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,200.66, 632,286.53 and 254,238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,200.66, 632,286.53 and 254,238.65 is: 350,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,200.66 : 632,286.53 = 254,238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,200.66/632,286.53 = 254,238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,200.66x = 632,286.53 × 254,238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,200.66x = 160,751,673,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,751,673,800.39/458,200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,832.48

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