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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,688.47, 584,446.01 and 253,824.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,688.47, 584,446.01 and 253,824.18 is: 350,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,688.47 : 584,446.01 = 253,824.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,688.47/584,446.01 = 253,824.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,688.47x = 584,446.01 × 253,824.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,688.47x = 148,346,529,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,346,529,242.52/423,688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,131.15

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