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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,311.37, 632,476.49 and 254,375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,311.37, 632,476.49 and 254,375.42 is: 351,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,311.37 : 632,476.49 = 254,375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,311.37/632,476.49 = 254,375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,311.37x = 632,476.49 × 254,375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,311.37x = 160,886,468,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,886,468,349.62/458,311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,041.85

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