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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,050.31, 583,714.98 and 250,880.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,050.31, 583,714.98 and 250,880.79 is: 346,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,050.31 : 583,714.98 = 250,880.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,050.31/583,714.98 = 250,880.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,050.31x = 583,714.98 × 250,880.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,050.31x = 146,442,875,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,442,875,317.23/423,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,159.48

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