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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,536.46, 632,800.08 and 254,587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,536.46, 632,800.08 and 254,587.39 is: 351,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,536.46 : 632,800.08 = 254,587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,536.46/632,800.08 = 254,587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,536.46x = 632,800.08 × 254,587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,536.46x = 161,102,922,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,102,922,659.23/458,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,341.57

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