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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,375.45, 632,548.32 and 254,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,375.45, 632,548.32 and 254,414.48 is: 351,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,375.45 : 632,548.32 = 254,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,375.45/632,548.32 = 254,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,375.45x = 632,548.32 × 254,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,375.45x = 160,929,451,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,929,451,907.67/458,375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,086.54

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