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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,329.76, 632,485.55 and 254,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,329.76, 632,485.55 and 254,368.72 is: 351,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,329.76 : 632,485.55 = 254,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,329.76/632,485.55 = 254,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,329.76x = 632,485.55 × 254,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,329.76x = 160,884,535,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,884,535,337.73/458,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,023.54

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