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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,580.42, 632,837.34 and 251,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,580.42, 632,837.34 and 251,846.46 is: 347,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,580.42 : 632,837.34 = 251,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,580.42/632,837.34 = 251,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,580.42x = 632,837.34 × 251,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,580.42x = 159,377,843,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,377,843,834.82/458,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,546.12

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