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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,612.78, 632,925.74 and 254,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,612.78, 632,925.74 and 254,703.56 is: 351,513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,612.78 : 632,925.74 = 254,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,612.78/632,925.74 = 254,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,612.78x = 632,925.74 × 254,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,612.78x = 161,208,439,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,208,439,502.43/458,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,513.19

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