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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,830.40, 633,287.15 and 254,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,830.40, 633,287.15 and 254,951.37 is: 351,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,830.40 : 633,287.15 = 254,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,830.40/633,287.15 = 254,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,830.40x = 633,287.15 × 254,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,830.40x = 161,457,425,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,457,425,221.14/458,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,889.12

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