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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,569.04, 632,826.50 and 254,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,569.04, 632,826.50 and 254,620.34 is: 351,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,569.04 : 632,826.50 = 254,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,569.04/632,826.50 = 254,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,569.04x = 632,826.50 × 254,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,569.04x = 161,130,497,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,130,497,317.91/458,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,376.75

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