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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,353.41, 632,534.45 and 254,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,353.41, 632,534.45 and 254,417.46 is: 351,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,353.41 : 632,534.45 = 254,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,353.41/632,534.45 = 254,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,353.41x = 632,534.45 × 254,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,353.41x = 160,927,806,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,927,806,859.41/458,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,099.84

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