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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,318.75, 632,470.36 and 254,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,318.75, 632,470.36 and 254,357.82 is: 351,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,318.75 : 632,470.36 = 254,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,318.75/632,470.36 = 254,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,318.75x = 632,470.36 × 254,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,318.75x = 160,873,783,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,873,783,720.09/458,318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,008.52

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