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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,248.64, 632,381.72 and 254,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,248.64, 632,381.72 and 254,330.32 is: 350,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,248.64 : 632,381.72 = 254,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,248.64/632,381.72 = 254,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,248.64x = 632,381.72 × 254,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,248.64x = 160,833,845,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,833,845,209.75/458,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,975.06

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