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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,835.65, 633,294.39 and 254,956.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,835.65, 633,294.39 and 254,956.62 is: 351,896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,835.65 : 633,294.39 = 254,956.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,835.65/633,294.39 = 254,956.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,835.65x = 633,294.39 × 254,956.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,835.65x = 161,462,597,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,462,597,139.36/458,835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,896.37

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