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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,829.48, 633,285.96 and 254,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,829.48, 633,285.96 and 254,950.49 is: 351,887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,829.48 : 633,285.96 = 254,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,829.48/633,285.96 = 254,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,829.48x = 633,285.96 × 254,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,829.48x = 161,456,562,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456,562,645.69/458,829.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,887.94

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