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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,822.88, 633,155.13 and 254,887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,822.88, 633,155.13 and 254,887.56 is: 351,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,822.88 : 633,155.13 = 254,887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,822.88/633,155.13 = 254,887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,822.88x = 633,155.13 × 254,887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,822.88x = 161,383,366,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,383,366,187.18/458,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,733.48

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