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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,347.52, 632,514.76 and 254,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,347.52, 632,514.76 and 254,400.20 is: 351,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,347.52 : 632,514.76 = 254,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,347.52/632,514.76 = 254,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,347.52x = 632,514.76 × 254,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,347.52x = 160,911,881,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,911,881,446.95/458,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,069.60

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