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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,367.48, 632,537.28 and 254,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,367.48, 632,537.28 and 254,406.48 is: 351,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,367.48 : 632,537.28 = 254,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,367.48/632,537.28 = 254,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,367.48x = 632,537.28 × 254,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,367.48x = 160,921,582,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,921,582,873.57/458,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,075.48

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