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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,667.34, 632,976.66 and 254,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,667.34, 632,976.66 and 254,721.48 is: 351,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,667.34 : 632,976.66 = 254,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,667.34/632,976.66 = 254,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,667.34x = 632,976.66 × 254,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,667.34x = 161,232,751,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,232,751,640.66/458,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,524.38

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