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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,567.66, 632,792.52 and 254,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,567.66, 632,792.52 and 254,608.04 is: 351,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,567.66 : 632,792.52 = 254,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,567.66/632,792.52 = 254,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,567.66x = 632,792.52 × 254,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,567.66x = 161,114,063,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,114,063,243.86/458,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,341.97

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