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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,954, 633,415.92 and 257,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,954, 633,415.92 and 257,750 is: 355,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,954 : 633,415.92 = 257,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,954/633,415.92 = 257,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,954x = 633,415.92 × 257,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,954x = 163,262,953,380
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,262,953,380/458,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,728.36

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