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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,366.76, 632,536.56 and 254,405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,366.76, 632,536.56 and 254,405.76 is: 351,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,366.76 : 632,536.56 = 254,405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,366.76/632,536.56 = 254,405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,366.76x = 632,536.56 × 254,405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,366.76x = 160,920,944,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920,944,274.59/458,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,074.64

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