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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,681.31, 633,001.22 and 254,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,681.31, 633,001.22 and 254,733.13 is: 351,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,681.31 : 633,001.22 = 254,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,681.31/633,001.22 = 254,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,681.31x = 633,001.22 × 254,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,681.31x = 161,246,380,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246,380,790.75/458,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,543.39

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