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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,826.11, 633,281.30 and 254,947.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,826.11, 633,281.30 and 254,947.11 is: 351,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,826.11 : 633,281.30 = 254,947.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,826.11/633,281.30 = 254,947.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,826.11x = 633,281.30 × 254,947.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,826.11x = 161,453,235,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,453,235,977.31/458,826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,883.28

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