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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,836.15, 633,295.08 and 254,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,836.15, 633,295.08 and 254,957.12 is: 351,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,836.15 : 633,295.08 = 254,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,836.15/633,295.08 = 254,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,836.15x = 633,295.08 × 254,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,836.15x = 161,463,089,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,463,089,706.97/458,836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,897.05

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