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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,709.65, 633,034.08 and 254,763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,709.65, 633,034.08 and 254,763.02 is: 351,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,709.65 : 633,034.08 = 254,763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,709.65/633,034.08 = 254,763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,709.65x = 633,034.08 × 254,763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,709.65x = 161,273,672,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,273,672,363.75/458,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,581.16

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