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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,856, 633,322.44 and 254,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,856, 633,322.44 and 254,976.84 is: 351,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,856 : 633,322.44 = 254,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,856/633,322.44 = 254,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,856x = 633,322.44 × 254,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,856x = 161,482,554,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,482,554,452.29/458,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,924.25

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