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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,450.04, 632,651.04 and 254,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,450.04, 632,651.04 and 254,489.04 is: 351,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,450.04 : 632,651.04 = 254,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,450.04/632,651.04 = 254,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,450.04x = 632,651.04 × 254,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,450.04x = 161,002,755,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,002,755,824.60/458,450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,189.32

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