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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,831.93, 633,170.46 and 254,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,831.93, 633,170.46 and 254,895.68 is: 351,746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,831.93 : 633,170.46 = 254,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,831.93/633,170.46 = 254,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,831.93x = 633,170.46 × 254,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,831.93x = 161,392,416,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,392,416,540.54/458,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,746.26

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