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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,828.89, 633,285.07 and 254,949.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,828.89, 633,285.07 and 254,949.86 is: 351,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,828.89 : 633,285.07 = 254,949.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,828.89/633,285.07 = 254,949.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,828.89x = 633,285.07 × 254,949.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,828.89x = 161,455,940,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,455,940,882.43/458,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,887.04

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