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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,569.48, 632,827.20 and 254,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,569.48, 632,827.20 and 254,620.84 is: 351,377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,569.48 : 632,827.20 = 254,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,569.48/632,827.20 = 254,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,569.48x = 632,827.20 × 254,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,569.48x = 161,130,993,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,130,993,238.85/458,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,377.49

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