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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,839.72, 633,299.94 and 254,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,839.72, 633,299.94 and 254,960.56 is: 351,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,839.72 : 633,299.94 = 254,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,839.72/633,299.94 = 254,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,839.72x = 633,299.94 × 254,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,839.72x = 161,466,507,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,466,507,350.37/458,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,901.77

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