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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,618.98, 632,872.89 and 254,682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,618.98, 632,872.89 and 254,682.83 is: 351,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,618.98 : 632,872.89 = 254,682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,618.98/632,872.89 = 254,682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,618.98x = 632,872.89 × 254,682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,618.98x = 161,181,855,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,181,855,491.11/458,618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,450.47

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