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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,819.04, 633,188.04 and 254,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,819.04, 633,188.04 and 254,885.44 is: 351,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,819.04 : 633,188.04 = 254,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,819.04/633,188.04 = 254,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,819.04x = 633,188.04 × 254,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,819.04x = 161,390,412,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,390,412,178.14/458,819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,751.78

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