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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,241.68, 632,377.46 and 254,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,241.68, 632,377.46 and 254,306.36 is: 350,944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,241.68 : 632,377.46 = 254,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,241.68/632,377.46 = 254,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,241.68x = 632,377.46 × 254,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,241.68x = 160,817,609,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,817,609,998.65/458,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,944.96

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