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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.60, 633,171.36 and 254,896.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.60, 633,171.36 and 254,896.34 is: 351,747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.60 : 633,171.36 = 254,896.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.60/633,171.36 = 254,896.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.60x = 633,171.36 × 254,896.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.60x = 161,393,060,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,393,060,046.83/458,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,747.15

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