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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,333.91, 632,507.54 and 254,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,333.91, 632,507.54 and 254,397.92 is: 351,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,333.91 : 632,507.54 = 254,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,333.91/632,507.54 = 254,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,333.91x = 632,507.54 × 254,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,333.91x = 160,908,598,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,908,598,125.79/458,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,072.86

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