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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,582.76, 632,835.33 and 254,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,582.76, 632,835.33 and 254,623.14 is: 351,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,582.76 : 632,835.33 = 254,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,582.76/632,835.33 = 254,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,582.76x = 632,835.33 × 254,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,582.76x = 161,134,518,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,134,518,827.54/458,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,375.00

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