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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,202.62, 632,323.06 and 254,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,202.62, 632,323.06 and 254,254.34 is: 350,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,202.62 : 632,323.06 = 254,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,202.62/632,323.06 = 254,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,202.62x = 632,323.06 × 254,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,202.62x = 160,770,882,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,770,882,287.08/458,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,872.90

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