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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,279.12, 584,086.56 and 251,167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,279.12, 584,086.56 and 251,167.38 is: 346,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,279.12 : 584,086.56 = 251,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,279.12/584,086.56 = 251,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,279.12x = 584,086.56 × 251,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,279.12x = 146,703,490,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,703,490,968.41/423,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,588.06

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