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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,835.41, 633,175.25 and 254,899.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,835.41, 633,175.25 and 254,899.15 is: 351,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,835.41 : 633,175.25 = 254,899.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,835.41/633,175.25 = 254,899.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,835.41x = 633,175.25 × 254,899.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,835.41x = 161,395,830,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,395,830,168.60/458,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,751.03

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