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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,049.81, 583,816.67 and 259,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,049.81, 583,816.67 and 259,624.48 is: 358,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,049.81 : 583,816.67 = 259,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,049.81/583,816.67 = 259,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,049.81x = 583,816.67 × 259,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,049.81x = 151,573,101,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,573,101,730.69/423,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,286.66

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