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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,543.66, 632,810.01 and 254,594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,543.66, 632,810.01 and 254,594.59 is: 351,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,543.66 : 632,810.01 = 254,594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,543.66/632,810.01 = 254,594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,543.66x = 632,810.01 × 254,594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,543.66x = 161,110,005,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110,005,043.85/458,543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,351.50

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