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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,891.83, 633,200.37 and 254,939.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,891.83, 633,200.37 and 254,939.50 is: 351,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,891.83 : 633,200.37 = 254,939.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,891.83/633,200.37 = 254,939.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,891.83x = 633,200.37 × 254,939.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,891.83x = 161,427,782,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,427,782,561.61/458,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,777.42

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