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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,322.97, 585,581.58 and 254,524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,322.97, 585,581.58 and 254,524.29 is: 351,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,322.97 : 585,581.58 = 254,524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,322.97/585,581.58 = 254,524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,322.97x = 585,581.58 × 254,524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,322.97x = 149,044,735,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,044,735,886.58/424,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,253.05

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