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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,835.92, 633,175.94 and 254,899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,835.92, 633,175.94 and 254,899.65 is: 351,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,835.92 : 633,175.94 = 254,899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,835.92/633,175.94 = 254,899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,835.92x = 633,175.94 × 254,899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,835.92x = 161,396,324,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,396,324,219.92/458,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,751.72

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