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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,370.99, 632,539.89 and 254,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,370.99, 632,539.89 and 254,421.36 is: 351,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,370.99 : 632,539.89 = 254,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,370.99/632,539.89 = 254,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,370.99x = 632,539.89 × 254,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,370.99x = 160,931,659,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,931,659,068.05/458,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,094.77

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