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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,756.92, 581,967.18 and 251,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,756.92, 581,967.18 and 251,955 is: 347,663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,756.92 : 581,967.18 = 251,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,756.92/581,967.18 = 251,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,756.92x = 581,967.18 × 251,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,756.92x = 146,629,540,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,629,540,836.90/421,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,663.63

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