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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,353, 584,205.98 and 251,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,353, 584,205.98 and 251,278.44 is: 346,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,353 : 584,205.98 = 251,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,353/584,205.98 = 251,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,353x = 584,205.98 × 251,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,353x = 146,798,367,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,798,367,293.07/423,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,751.69

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