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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,634.92, 632,904.10 and 254,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,634.92, 632,904.10 and 254,679.56 is: 351,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,634.92 : 632,904.10 = 254,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,634.92/632,904.10 = 254,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,634.92x = 632,904.10 × 254,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,634.92x = 161,187,737,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187,737,710.20/458,634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,451.08

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