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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,224.78, 632,333.63 and 254,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,224.78, 632,333.63 and 254,284.60 is: 350,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,224.78 : 632,333.63 = 254,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,224.78/632,333.63 = 254,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,224.78x = 632,333.63 × 254,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,224.78x = 160,792,703,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,792,703,225.98/458,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,903.55

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