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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,831.89, 633,289.21 and 254,952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,831.89, 633,289.21 and 254,952.86 is: 351,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,831.89 : 633,289.21 = 254,952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,831.89/633,289.21 = 254,952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,831.89x = 633,289.21 × 254,952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,831.89x = 161,458,895,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,458,895,296.64/458,831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,891.18

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