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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,365.76, 632,535.22 and 254,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,365.76, 632,535.22 and 254,404.72 is: 351,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,365.76 : 632,535.22 = 254,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,365.76/632,535.22 = 254,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,365.76x = 632,535.22 × 254,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,365.76x = 160,919,945,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,919,945,534.24/458,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,073.22

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