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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,635.92, 632,905.48 and 254,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,635.92, 632,905.48 and 254,680.56 is: 351,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,635.92 : 632,905.48 = 254,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,635.92/632,905.48 = 254,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,635.92x = 632,905.48 × 254,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,635.92x = 161,188,722,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,188,722,073.47/458,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,452.46

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