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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,829.89, 633,286.45 and 254,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,829.89, 633,286.45 and 254,950.86 is: 351,888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,829.89 : 633,286.45 = 254,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,829.89/633,286.45 = 254,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,829.89x = 633,286.45 × 254,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,829.89x = 161,456,925,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456,925,053.85/458,829.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,888.42

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