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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,565.66, 632,789.76 and 254,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,565.66, 632,789.76 and 254,606.04 is: 351,339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,565.66 : 632,789.76 = 254,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,565.66/632,789.76 = 254,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,565.66x = 632,789.76 × 254,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,565.66x = 161,112,094,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112,094,946.15/458,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,339.21

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