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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,373.99, 632,544.03 and 254,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,373.99, 632,544.03 and 254,424.36 is: 351,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,373.99 : 632,544.03 = 254,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,373.99/632,544.03 = 254,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,373.99x = 632,544.03 × 254,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,373.99x = 160,934,610,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,934,610,004.57/458,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,098.91

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