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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,537.59, 632,801.63 and 254,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,537.59, 632,801.63 and 254,588.52 is: 351,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,537.59 : 632,801.63 = 254,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,537.59/632,801.63 = 254,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,537.59x = 632,801.63 × 254,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,537.59x = 161,104,030,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,104,030,435.29/458,537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,343.13

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