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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,441.92, 632,633.52 and 254,501.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,441.92, 632,633.52 and 254,501.74 is: 351,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,441.92 : 632,633.52 = 254,501.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,441.92/632,633.52 = 254,501.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,441.92x = 632,633.52 × 254,501.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,441.92x = 161,006,331,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,006,331,622.33/458,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,203.34

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