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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,319.92, 632,471.96 and 254,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,319.92, 632,471.96 and 254,358.98 is: 351,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,319.92 : 632,471.96 = 254,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,319.92/632,471.96 = 254,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,319.92x = 632,471.96 × 254,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,319.92x = 160,874,922,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,874,922,624.20/458,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,010.10

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