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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,543.88, 584,509.62 and 253,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,543.88, 584,509.62 and 253,774.36 is: 350,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,543.88 : 584,509.62 = 253,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,543.88/584,509.62 = 253,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,543.88x = 584,509.62 × 253,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,543.88x = 148,333,554,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,333,554,729.34/423,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,220.04

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