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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,247.68, 632,385.72 and 254,312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,247.68, 632,385.72 and 254,312.36 is: 350,953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,247.68 : 632,385.72 = 254,312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,247.68/632,385.72 = 254,312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,247.68x = 632,385.72 × 254,312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,247.68x = 160,823,504,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,823,504,883.50/458,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,953.23

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