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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,855.64, 633,200.22 and 254,920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,855.64, 633,200.22 and 254,920.86 is: 351,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,855.64 : 633,200.22 = 254,920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,855.64/633,200.22 = 254,920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,855.64x = 633,200.22 × 254,920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,855.64x = 161,415,944,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,415,944,634.59/458,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,779.36

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