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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,318.09, 632,469.45 and 254,357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,318.09, 632,469.45 and 254,357.17 is: 351,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,318.09 : 632,469.45 = 254,357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,318.09/632,469.45 = 254,357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,318.09x = 632,469.45 × 254,357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,318.09x = 160,873,138,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,873,138,786.12/458,318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,007.61

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