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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,365.59, 632,535.51 and 254,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,365.59, 632,535.51 and 254,418.96 is: 351,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,365.59 : 632,535.51 = 254,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,365.59/632,535.51 = 254,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,365.59x = 632,535.51 × 254,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,365.59x = 160,929,026,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,929,026,617.27/458,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,093.17

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