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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,536.40, 632,800.00 and 254,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,536.40, 632,800.00 and 254,587.33 is: 351,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,536.40 : 632,800.00 = 254,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,536.40/632,800.00 = 254,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,536.40x = 632,800.00 × 254,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,536.40x = 161,102,862,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,102,862,101.18/458,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,341.49

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