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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,310, 632,472.12 and 257,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,310, 632,472.12 and 257,110.32 is: 354,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,310 : 632,472.12 = 257,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,310/632,472.12 = 257,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,310x = 632,472.12 × 257,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,310x = 162,615,109,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,615,109,164.28/458,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,814.67

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