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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,320.60, 632,472.90 and 254,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,320.60, 632,472.90 and 254,359.68 is: 351,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,320.60 : 632,472.90 = 254,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,320.60/632,472.90 = 254,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,320.60x = 632,472.90 × 254,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,320.60x = 160,875,604,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,875,604,452.67/458,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,011.07

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