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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,541.88, 584,506.86 and 253,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,541.88, 584,506.86 and 253,772.36 is: 350,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,541.88 : 584,506.86 = 253,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,541.88/584,506.86 = 253,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,541.88x = 584,506.86 × 253,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,541.88x = 148,331,685,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,331,685,298.39/423,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,217.28

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