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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,883.20, 633,266.28 and 254,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,883.20, 633,266.28 and 254,947.28 is: 351,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,883.20 : 633,266.28 = 254,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,883.20/633,266.28 = 254,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,883.20x = 633,266.28 × 254,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,883.20x = 161,449,515,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,449,515,601.72/458,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,831.39

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