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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,960.80, 584,938.32 and 254,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,960.80, 584,938.32 and 254,132.96 is: 350,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,960.80 : 584,938.32 = 254,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,960.80/584,938.32 = 254,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,960.80x = 584,938.32 × 254,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,960.80x = 148,652,106,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,652,106,679.03/423,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,627.01

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