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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,839.16, 633,299.22 and 254,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,839.16, 633,299.22 and 254,960.12 is: 351,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,839.16 : 633,299.22 = 254,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,839.16/633,299.22 = 254,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,839.16x = 633,299.22 × 254,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,839.16x = 161,466,045,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,466,045,127.11/458,839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,901.19

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