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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,827.11, 633,282.68 and 254,948.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,827.11, 633,282.68 and 254,948.11 is: 351,884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,827.11 : 633,282.68 = 254,948.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,827.11/633,282.68 = 254,948.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,827.11x = 633,282.68 × 254,948.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,827.11x = 161,454,221,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,454,221,086.99/458,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,884.66

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