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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,320.09, 632,472.21 and 254,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,320.09, 632,472.21 and 254,359.17 is: 351,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,320.09 : 632,472.21 = 254,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,320.09/632,472.21 = 254,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,320.09x = 632,472.21 × 254,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,320.09x = 160,875,106,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,875,106,383.67/458,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,010.37

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