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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,373.52, 632,556.24 and 254,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,373.52, 632,556.24 and 254,417.12 is: 351,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,373.52 : 632,556.24 = 254,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,373.52/632,556.24 = 254,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,373.52x = 632,556.24 × 254,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,373.52x = 160,933,136,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,933,136,818.83/458,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,096.06

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