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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,498.19, 580,362.74 and 250,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,498.19, 580,362.74 and 250,743.25 is: 346,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,498.19 : 580,362.74 = 250,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,498.19/580,362.74 = 250,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,498.19x = 580,362.74 × 250,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,498.19x = 145,522,039,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,522,039,606.51/420,498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,070.55

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