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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.14, 633,289.55 and 254,953.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.14, 633,289.55 and 254,953.11 is: 351,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.14 : 633,289.55 = 254,953.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.14/633,289.55 = 254,953.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.14x = 633,289.55 × 254,953.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.14x = 161,459,140,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,459,140,303.00/458,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,891.52

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