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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,681.06, 633,000.87 and 254,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,681.06, 633,000.87 and 254,732.88 is: 351,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,681.06 : 633,000.87 = 254,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,681.06/633,000.87 = 254,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,681.06x = 633,000.87 × 254,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,681.06x = 161,246,134,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246,134,657.61/458,681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,543.04

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