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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,893.58, 633,202.79 and 254,941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,893.58, 633,202.79 and 254,941.25 is: 351,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,893.58 : 633,202.79 = 254,941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,893.58/633,202.79 = 254,941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,893.58x = 633,202.79 × 254,941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,893.58x = 161,429,506,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,429,506,345.37/458,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,779.84

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