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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,853.52, 633,196.32 and 254,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,853.52, 633,196.32 and 254,917.60 is: 351,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,853.52 : 633,196.32 = 254,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,853.52/633,196.32 = 254,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,853.52x = 633,196.32 × 254,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,853.52x = 161,412,886,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,412,886,223.23/458,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,774.32

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