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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,545.88, 584,512.38 and 253,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,545.88, 584,512.38 and 253,776.36 is: 350,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,545.88 : 584,512.38 = 253,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,545.88/584,512.38 = 253,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,545.88x = 584,512.38 × 253,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,545.88x = 148,335,424,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,335,424,171.34/423,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,222.80

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