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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,575.32, 632,825.04 and 254,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,575.32, 632,825.04 and 254,615.64 is: 351,364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,575.32 : 632,825.04 = 254,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,575.32/632,825.04 = 254,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,575.32x = 632,825.04 × 254,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,575.32x = 161,127,152,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,127,152,567.63/458,575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,364.64

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