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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,471.96, 635,905.77 and 250,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,471.96, 635,905.77 and 250,845.70 is: 375,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,471.96 : 635,905.77 = 250,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,471.96/635,905.77 = 250,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,471.96x = 635,905.77 × 250,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,471.96x = 159,514,228,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,228,009.69/424,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,794.50

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