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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,560.52, 632,816.04 and 254,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,560.52, 632,816.04 and 254,608.52 is: 351,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,560.52 : 632,816.04 = 254,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,560.52/632,816.04 = 254,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,560.52x = 632,816.04 × 254,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,560.52x = 161,120,355,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,120,355,376.66/458,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,361.16

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