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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,580.24, 635,273.52 and 252,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,580.24, 635,273.52 and 252,850 is: 379,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,580.24 : 635,273.52 = 252,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,580.24/635,273.52 = 252,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,580.24x = 635,273.52 × 252,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,580.24x = 160,628,909,532
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,628,909,532/423,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,217.19

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