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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,331.16, 632,503.74 and 254,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,331.16, 632,503.74 and 254,395.18 is: 351,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,331.16 : 632,503.74 = 254,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,331.16/632,503.74 = 254,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,331.16x = 632,503.74 × 254,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,331.16x = 160,905,902,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905,902,787.97/458,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,069.09

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