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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,316.90, 632,467.82 and 254,355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,316.90, 632,467.82 and 254,355.98 is: 351,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,316.90 : 632,467.82 = 254,355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,316.90/632,467.82 = 254,355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,316.90x = 632,467.82 × 254,355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,316.90x = 160,871,972,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,871,972,174.56/458,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,005.98

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