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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,214.12, 632,339.01 and 254,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,214.12, 632,339.01 and 254,265.84 is: 350,888.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,214.12 : 632,339.01 = 254,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,214.12/632,339.01 = 254,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,214.12x = 632,339.01 × 254,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,214.12x = 160,782,209,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,782,209,542.42/458,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,888.81

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