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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,962.33, 633,365.98 and 255,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,962.33, 633,365.98 and 255,046.45 is: 351,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,962.33 : 633,365.98 = 255,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,962.33/633,365.98 = 255,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,962.33x = 633,365.98 × 255,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,962.33x = 161,537,744,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,537,744,749.77/458,962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,962.97

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