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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,285.67, 632,471.96 and 254,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,285.67, 632,471.96 and 254,332.89 is: 351,000.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,285.67 : 632,471.96 = 254,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,285.67/632,471.96 = 254,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,285.67x = 632,471.96 × 254,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,285.67x = 160,858,422,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,858,422,066.60/458,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,000.33

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