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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,690.98, 584,449.45 and 253,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,690.98, 584,449.45 and 253,826.68 is: 350,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,690.98 : 584,449.45 = 253,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,690.98/584,449.45 = 253,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,690.98x = 584,449.45 × 253,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,690.98x = 148,348,863,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,348,863,521.33/423,690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,134.58

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