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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,387.18, 584,008.53 and 251,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,387.18, 584,008.53 and 251,183.22 is: 346,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,387.18 : 584,008.53 = 251,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,387.18/584,008.53 = 251,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,387.18x = 584,008.53 × 251,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,387.18x = 146,693,143,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,693,143,072.87/423,387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,475.17

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