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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,685.30, 633,006.69 and 254,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,685.30, 633,006.69 and 254,737.14 is: 351,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,685.30 : 633,006.69 = 254,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,685.30/633,006.69 = 254,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,685.30x = 633,006.69 × 254,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,685.30x = 161,250,313,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,250,313,811.47/458,685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,548.90

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