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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,831.14, 633,288.17 and 254,952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,831.14, 633,288.17 and 254,952.11 is: 351,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,831.14 : 633,288.17 = 254,952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,831.14/633,288.17 = 254,952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,831.14x = 633,288.17 × 254,952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,831.14x = 161,458,157,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,458,157,400.14/458,831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,890.15

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