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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,830.24, 633,287.00 and 254,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,830.24, 633,287.00 and 254,951.24 is: 351,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,830.24 : 633,287.00 = 254,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,830.24/633,287.00 = 254,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,830.24x = 633,287.00 × 254,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,830.24x = 161,457,303,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,457,303,396.82/458,830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,888.98

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