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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,341.02, 632,505.81 and 254,393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,341.02, 632,505.81 and 254,393.70 is: 351,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,341.02 : 632,505.81 = 254,393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,341.02/632,505.81 = 254,393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,341.02x = 632,505.81 × 254,393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,341.02x = 160,905,493,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905,493,277.40/458,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,060.64

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