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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,624.24, 632,880.12 and 254,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,624.24, 632,880.12 and 254,688.08 is: 351,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,624.24 : 632,880.12 = 254,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,624.24/632,880.12 = 254,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,624.24x = 632,880.12 × 254,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,624.24x = 161,187,022,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187,022,632.97/458,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,457.70

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