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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,669.34, 632,979.42 and 254,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,669.34, 632,979.42 and 254,723.48 is: 351,527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,669.34 : 632,979.42 = 254,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,669.34/632,979.42 = 254,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,669.34x = 632,979.42 × 254,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,669.34x = 161,234,720,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,234,720,630.78/458,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,527.14

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