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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,179.54, 581,041.26 and 251,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,179.54, 581,041.26 and 251,315.52 is: 346,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,179.54 : 581,041.26 = 251,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,179.54/581,041.26 = 251,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,179.54x = 581,041.26 × 251,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,179.54x = 146,024,686,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,024,686,398.36/421,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,704.13

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