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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,242.11, 632,357.36 and 254,301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,242.11, 632,357.36 and 254,301.93 is: 350,927.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,242.11 : 632,357.36 = 254,301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,242.11/632,357.36 = 254,301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,242.11x = 632,357.36 × 254,301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,242.11x = 160,809,695,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,809,695,826.20/458,242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,927.36

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