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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,228.80, 632,339.13 and 254,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,228.80, 632,339.13 and 254,288.62 is: 350,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,228.80 : 632,339.13 = 254,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,228.80/632,339.13 = 254,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,228.80x = 632,339.13 × 254,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,228.80x = 160,796,644,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,796,644,739.70/458,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,909.08

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