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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,364.76, 632,533.84 and 254,403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,364.76, 632,533.84 and 254,403.72 is: 351,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,364.76 : 632,533.84 = 254,403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,364.76/632,533.84 = 254,403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,364.76x = 632,533.84 × 254,403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,364.76x = 160,918,961,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,918,961,921.89/458,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,071.84

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