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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,359.26, 632,526.24 and 254,398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,359.26, 632,526.24 and 254,398.22 is: 351,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,359.26 : 632,526.24 = 254,398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,359.26/632,526.24 = 254,398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,359.26x = 632,526.24 × 254,398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,359.26x = 160,913,546,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,913,546,396.66/458,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,064.24

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