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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,541.66, 632,807.25 and 254,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,541.66, 632,807.25 and 254,592.59 is: 351,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,541.66 : 632,807.25 = 254,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,541.66/632,807.25 = 254,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,541.66x = 632,807.25 × 254,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,541.66x = 161,108,033,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,108,033,584.24/458,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,348.74

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