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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,487.72, 632,684.64 and 254,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,487.72, 632,684.64 and 254,526.72 is: 351,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,487.72 : 632,684.64 = 254,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,487.72/632,684.64 = 254,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,487.72x = 632,684.64 × 254,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,487.72x = 161,035,146,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,035,146,213.58/458,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,231.10

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