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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,836.05, 633,176.16 and 254,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,836.05, 633,176.16 and 254,899.80 is: 351,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,836.05 : 633,176.16 = 254,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,836.05/633,176.16 = 254,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,836.05x = 633,176.16 × 254,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,836.05x = 161,396,476,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,396,476,548.77/458,836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,751.95

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