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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,472.46, 635,906.52 and 250,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,472.46, 635,906.52 and 250,846.20 is: 375,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,472.46 : 635,906.52 = 250,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,472.46/635,906.52 = 250,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,472.46x = 635,906.52 × 250,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,472.46x = 159,514,734,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,734,097.22/424,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,795.25

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