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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,852.42, 633,237.54 and 254,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,852.42, 633,237.54 and 254,903.60 is: 351,778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,852.42 : 633,237.54 = 254,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,852.42/633,237.54 = 254,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,852.42x = 633,237.54 × 254,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,852.42x = 161,414,528,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414,528,601.14/458,852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,778.75

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