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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,680.91, 632,988.14 and 254,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,680.91, 632,988.14 and 254,750.72 is: 351,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,680.91 : 632,988.14 = 254,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,680.91/632,988.14 = 254,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,680.91x = 632,988.14 × 254,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,680.91x = 161,254,179,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254,179,977.77/458,680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,560.70

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