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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.88, 633,290.58 and 254,953.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.88, 633,290.58 and 254,953.86 is: 351,892.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.88 : 633,290.58 = 254,953.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.88/633,290.58 = 254,953.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.88x = 633,290.58 × 254,953.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.88x = 161,459,877,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,459,877,872.64/458,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,892.56

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