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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,583.48, 632,841.90 and 254,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,583.48, 632,841.90 and 254,633.40 is: 351,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,583.48 : 632,841.90 = 254,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,583.48/632,841.90 = 254,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,583.48x = 632,841.90 × 254,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,583.48x = 161,142,684,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,142,684,659.46/458,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,392.26

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