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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,242.68, 632,378.84 and 254,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,242.68, 632,378.84 and 254,307.36 is: 350,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,242.68 : 632,378.84 = 254,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,242.68/632,378.84 = 254,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,242.68x = 632,378.84 × 254,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,242.68x = 160,818,593,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,818,593,320.26/458,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,946.34

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