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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,047.64, 583,722.36 and 250,933.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,047.64, 583,722.36 and 250,933.17 is: 346,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,047.64 : 583,722.36 = 250,933.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,047.64/583,722.36 = 250,933.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,047.64x = 583,722.36 × 250,933.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,047.64x = 146,475,302,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,475,302,194.68/423,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,238.32

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