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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,448.40, 632,627.08 and 254,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,448.40, 632,627.08 and 254,483.28 is: 351,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,448.40 : 632,627.08 = 254,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,448.40/632,627.08 = 254,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,448.40x = 632,627.08 × 254,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,448.40x = 160,993,014,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,993,014,335.22/458,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,169.32

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