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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,802.96, 633,126.68 and 254,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,802.96, 633,126.68 and 254,867.12 is: 351,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,802.96 : 633,126.68 = 254,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,802.96/633,126.68 = 254,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,802.96x = 633,126.68 × 254,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,802.96x = 161,363,173,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,363,173,526.76/458,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,704.74

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