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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,695.84, 633,021.24 and 254,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,695.84, 633,021.24 and 254,747.56 is: 351,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,695.84 : 633,021.24 = 254,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,695.84/633,021.24 = 254,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,695.84x = 633,021.24 × 254,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,695.84x = 161,260,616,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,260,616,318.17/458,695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,563.28

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