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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,537.75, 632,801.85 and 254,588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,537.75, 632,801.85 and 254,588.68 is: 351,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,537.75 : 632,801.85 = 254,588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,537.75/632,801.85 = 254,588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,537.75x = 632,801.85 × 254,588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,537.75x = 161,104,187,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,104,187,693.06/458,537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,343.35

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