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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,321.78, 632,474.54 and 254,360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,321.78, 632,474.54 and 254,360.86 is: 351,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,321.78 : 632,474.54 = 254,360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,321.78/632,474.54 = 254,360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,321.78x = 632,474.54 × 254,360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,321.78x = 160,876,767,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,876,767,922.50/458,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,012.71

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