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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,320.75, 632,473.12 and 254,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,320.75, 632,473.12 and 254,359.82 is: 351,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,320.75 : 632,473.12 = 254,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,320.75/632,473.12 = 254,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,320.75x = 632,473.12 × 254,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,320.75x = 160,875,748,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,875,748,958.04/458,320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,011.27

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