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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,327.66, 632,482.65 and 254,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,327.66, 632,482.65 and 254,366.62 is: 351,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,327.66 : 632,482.65 = 254,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,327.66/632,482.65 = 254,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,327.66x = 632,482.65 × 254,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,327.66x = 160,882,473,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,882,473,889.14/458,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,020.65

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