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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,203.66, 632,290.67 and 254,241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,203.66, 632,290.67 and 254,241.65 is: 350,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,203.66 : 632,290.67 = 254,241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,203.66/632,290.67 = 254,241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,203.66x = 632,290.67 × 254,241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,203.66x = 160,754,623,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,754,623,220.41/458,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,836.62

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