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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,834.15, 633,292.32 and 254,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,834.15, 633,292.32 and 254,955.12 is: 351,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,834.15 : 633,292.32 = 254,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,834.15/633,292.32 = 254,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,834.15x = 633,292.32 × 254,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,834.15x = 161,461,119,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,461,119,440.68/458,834.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,894.30

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