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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,540.08, 632,787.80 and 254,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,540.08, 632,787.80 and 254,594.16 is: 351,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,540.08 : 632,787.80 = 254,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,540.08/632,787.80 = 254,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,540.08x = 632,787.80 × 254,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,540.08x = 161,104,078,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,104,078,399.25/458,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,341.32

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