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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,635.26, 632,895.48 and 254,699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,635.26, 632,895.48 and 254,699.13 is: 351,473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,635.26 : 632,895.48 = 254,699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,635.26/632,895.48 = 254,699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,635.26x = 632,895.48 × 254,699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,635.26x = 161,197,928,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,197,928,136.93/458,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,473.04

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