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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,482.75, 632,677.03 and 254,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,482.75, 632,677.03 and 254,537.71 is: 351,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,482.75 : 632,677.03 = 254,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,482.75/632,677.03 = 254,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,482.75x = 632,677.03 × 254,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,482.75x = 161,040,162,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,040,162,385.80/458,482.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,245.85

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