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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,836.80, 633,177.20 and 254,900.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,836.80, 633,177.20 and 254,900.55 is: 351,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,836.80 : 633,177.20 = 254,900.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,836.80/633,177.20 = 254,900.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,836.80x = 633,177.20 × 254,900.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,836.80x = 161,397,215,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,397,215,252.96/458,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,752.99

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