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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,566.04, 632,790.28 and 254,606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,566.04, 632,790.28 and 254,606.42 is: 351,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,566.04 : 632,790.28 = 254,606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,566.04/632,790.28 = 254,606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,566.04x = 632,790.28 × 254,606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,566.04x = 161,112,464,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112,464,001.13/458,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,339.72

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