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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,373.45, 632,545.56 and 254,412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,373.45, 632,545.56 and 254,412.48 is: 351,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,373.45 : 632,545.56 = 254,412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,373.45/632,545.56 = 254,412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,373.45x = 632,545.56 × 254,412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,373.45x = 160,927,484,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,927,484,632.59/458,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,083.78

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