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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,677.48, 632,917.61 and 254,700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,677.48, 632,917.61 and 254,700.67 is: 351,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,677.48 : 632,917.61 = 254,700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,677.48/632,917.61 = 254,700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,677.48x = 632,917.61 × 254,700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,677.48x = 161,204,537,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,204,537,694.06/458,677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,455.10

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