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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,378.96, 632,553.14 and 254,417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,378.96, 632,553.14 and 254,417.98 is: 351,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,378.96 : 632,553.14 = 254,417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,378.96/632,553.14 = 254,417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,378.96x = 632,553.14 × 254,417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,378.96x = 160,932,892,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,932,892,121.46/458,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,091.36

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