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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,688.27, 633,010.86 and 254,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,688.27, 633,010.86 and 254,740.14 is: 351,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,688.27 : 633,010.86 = 254,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,688.27/633,010.86 = 254,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,688.27x = 633,010.86 × 254,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,688.27x = 161,253,275,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,253,275,097.92/458,688.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,553.08

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