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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.93, 633,171.84 and 254,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.93, 633,171.84 and 254,896.68 is: 351,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.93 : 633,171.84 = 254,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.93/633,171.84 = 254,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.93x = 633,171.84 × 254,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.93x = 161,393,399,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,393,399,885.49/458,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,747.64

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