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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.06, 633,170.64 and 254,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.06, 633,170.64 and 254,895.80 is: 351,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.06 : 633,170.64 = 254,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.06/633,170.64 = 254,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.06x = 633,170.64 × 254,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.06x = 161,392,536,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,392,536,819.31/458,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,746.43

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