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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,253.96, 632,437.14 and 254,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,253.96, 632,437.14 and 254,306.28 is: 350,968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,253.96 : 632,437.14 = 254,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,253.96/632,437.14 = 254,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,253.96x = 632,437.14 × 254,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,253.96x = 160,832,736,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,832,736,407.24/458,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,968.57

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