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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,356.16, 632,538.24 and 254,420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,356.16, 632,538.24 and 254,420.22 is: 351,103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,356.16 : 632,538.24 = 254,420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,356.16/632,538.24 = 254,420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,356.16x = 632,538.24 × 254,420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,356.16x = 160,930,518,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,930,518,179.21/458,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,103.64

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