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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,833.22, 633,172.24 and 254,896.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,833.22, 633,172.24 and 254,896.96 is: 351,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,833.22 : 633,172.24 = 254,896.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,833.22/633,172.24 = 254,896.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,833.22x = 633,172.24 × 254,896.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,833.22x = 161,393,681,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,393,681,726.47/458,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,748.03

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