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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,393.88, 632,594.46 and 257,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,393.88, 632,594.46 and 257,204.76 is: 354,948.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,393.88 : 632,594.46 = 257,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,393.88/632,594.46 = 257,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,393.88x = 632,594.46 × 257,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,393.88x = 162,706,306,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,706,306,261.63/458,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,948.69

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