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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,737.24, 633,035.46 and 254,801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,737.24, 633,035.46 and 254,801.10 is: 351,613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,737.24 : 633,035.46 = 254,801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,737.24/633,035.46 = 254,801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,737.24x = 633,035.46 × 254,801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,737.24x = 161,298,131,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,298,131,547.01/458,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,613.34

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