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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,323.38, 632,493.14 and 251,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,323.38, 632,493.14 and 251,608.74 is: 347,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,323.38 : 632,493.14 = 251,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,323.38/632,493.14 = 251,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,323.38x = 632,493.14 × 251,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,323.38x = 159,140,802,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,140,802,014.04/458,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,223.84

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