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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,373.20, 584,233.68 and 251,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,373.20, 584,233.68 and 251,298.66 is: 346,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,373.20 : 584,233.68 = 251,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,373.20/584,233.68 = 251,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,373.20x = 584,233.68 × 251,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,373.20x = 146,817,140,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,817,140,910.87/423,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,779.49

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