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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,360.39, 632,527.80 and 254,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,360.39, 632,527.80 and 254,399.34 is: 351,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,360.39 : 632,527.80 = 254,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,360.39/632,527.80 = 254,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,360.39x = 632,527.80 × 254,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,360.39x = 160,914,654,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,914,654,851.65/458,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,065.80

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