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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,629.22, 632,887.03 and 254,693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,629.22, 632,887.03 and 254,693.09 is: 351,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,629.22 : 632,887.03 = 254,693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,629.22/632,887.03 = 254,693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,629.22x = 632,887.03 × 254,693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,629.22x = 161,191,953,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,191,953,291.62/458,629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,464.64

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