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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,566.88, 584,541.36 and 253,797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,566.88, 584,541.36 and 253,797.36 is: 350,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,566.88 : 584,541.36 = 253,797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,566.88/584,541.36 = 253,797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,566.88x = 584,541.36 × 253,797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,566.88x = 148,355,053,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,355,053,978.81/423,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,251.78

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