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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,357.26, 632,523.49 and 254,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,357.26, 632,523.49 and 254,396.22 is: 351,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,357.26 : 632,523.49 = 254,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,357.26/632,523.49 = 254,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,357.26x = 632,523.49 × 254,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,357.26x = 160,911,584,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,911,584,917.21/458,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,061.49

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