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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,318.53, 632,470.06 and 254,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,318.53, 632,470.06 and 254,357.61 is: 351,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,318.53 : 632,470.06 = 254,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,318.53/632,470.06 = 254,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,318.53x = 632,470.06 × 254,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,318.53x = 160,873,569,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,873,569,059.91/458,318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,008.21

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