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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,215.78, 585,606.48 and 252,189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,215.78, 585,606.48 and 252,189.43 is: 348,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,215.78 : 585,606.48 = 252,189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,215.78/585,606.48 = 252,189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,215.78x = 585,606.48 × 252,189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,215.78x = 147,683,764,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,683,764,395.51/424,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,133.60

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