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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,829.39, 633,285.76 and 254,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,829.39, 633,285.76 and 254,950.37 is: 351,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,829.39 : 633,285.76 = 254,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,829.39/633,285.76 = 254,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,829.39x = 633,285.76 × 254,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,829.39x = 161,456,435,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456,435,661.30/458,829.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,887.74

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