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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,030.82, 585,197.26 and 254,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,030.82, 585,197.26 and 254,261.30 is: 350,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,030.82 : 585,197.26 = 254,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,030.82/585,197.26 = 254,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,030.82x = 585,197.26 × 254,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,030.82x = 148,793,012,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,793,012,522.40/424,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,901.41

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