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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,319.60, 632,471.52 and 254,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,319.60, 632,471.52 and 254,358.68 is: 351,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,319.60 : 632,471.52 = 254,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,319.60/632,471.52 = 254,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,319.60x = 632,471.52 × 254,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,319.60x = 160,874,617,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,874,617,802.44/458,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,009.68

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