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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,632.26, 632,891.34 and 254,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,632.26, 632,891.34 and 254,696.13 is: 351,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,632.26 : 632,891.34 = 254,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,632.26/632,891.34 = 254,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,632.26x = 632,891.34 × 254,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,632.26x = 161,194,975,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,194,975,008.51/458,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,468.90

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