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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,519.16, 632,763.90 and 254,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,519.16, 632,763.90 and 254,583.24 is: 351,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,519.16 : 632,763.90 = 254,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,519.16/632,763.90 = 254,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,519.16x = 632,763.90 × 254,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,519.16x = 161,091,081,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,091,081,444.17/458,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,329.00

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