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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,430.58, 584,312.76 and 251,355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,430.58, 584,312.76 and 251,355.91 is: 346,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,430.58 : 584,312.76 = 251,355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,430.58/584,312.76 = 251,355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,430.58x = 584,312.76 × 251,355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,430.58x = 146,870,462,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,870,462,592.85/423,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,858.43

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