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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,444.40, 632,621.56 and 254,479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,444.40, 632,621.56 and 254,479.28 is: 351,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,444.40 : 632,621.56 = 254,479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,444.40/632,621.56 = 254,479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,444.40x = 632,621.56 × 254,479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,444.40x = 160,989,079,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,989,079,101.28/458,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,163.80

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