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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,794.30, 633,114.69 and 254,858.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,794.30, 633,114.69 and 254,858.35 is: 351,692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,794.30 : 633,114.69 = 254,858.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,794.30/633,114.69 = 254,858.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,794.30x = 633,114.69 × 254,858.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,794.30x = 161,354,565,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,354,565,254.16/458,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,692.61

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