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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,538.66, 632,803.11 and 254,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,538.66, 632,803.11 and 254,589.59 is: 351,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,538.66 : 632,803.11 = 254,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,538.66/632,803.11 = 254,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,538.66x = 632,803.11 × 254,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,538.66x = 161,105,081,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,105,081,161.61/458,538.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,344.60

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