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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,566.66, 632,791.14 and 254,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,566.66, 632,791.14 and 254,607.04 is: 351,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,566.66 : 632,791.14 = 254,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,566.66/632,791.14 = 254,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,566.66x = 632,791.14 × 254,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,566.66x = 161,113,079,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,113,079,093.63/458,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,340.59

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