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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,322.28, 632,475.23 and 254,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,322.28, 632,475.23 and 254,361.36 is: 351,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,322.28 : 632,475.23 = 254,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,322.28/632,475.23 = 254,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,322.28x = 632,475.23 × 254,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,322.28x = 160,877,259,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877,259,669.11/458,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,013.40

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