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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,191.93, 585,323.92 and 249,658.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,191.93, 585,323.92 and 249,658.35 is: 344,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,191.93 : 585,323.92 = 249,658.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,191.93/585,323.92 = 249,658.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,191.93x = 585,323.92 × 249,658.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,191.93x = 146,131,004,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,131,004,082.73/424,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,492.65

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