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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,556.02, 632,809.83 and 254,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,556.02, 632,809.83 and 254,604.02 is: 351,354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,556.02 : 632,809.83 = 254,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,556.02/632,809.83 = 254,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,556.02x = 632,809.83 × 254,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,556.02x = 161,115,926,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,115,926,613.52/458,556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,354.95

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