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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,624.61, 632,880.66 and 254,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,624.61, 632,880.66 and 254,688.48 is: 351,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,624.61 : 632,880.66 = 254,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,624.61/632,880.66 = 254,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,624.61x = 632,880.66 × 254,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,624.61x = 161,187,413,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187,413,316.80/458,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,458.27

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