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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,873.46, 633,223.98 and 254,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,873.46, 633,223.98 and 254,937.60 is: 351,802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,873.46 : 633,223.98 = 254,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,873.46/633,223.98 = 254,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,873.46x = 633,223.98 × 254,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,873.46x = 161,432,601,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,432,601,723.65/458,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,802.00

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