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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,486.56, 585,595.44 and 254,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,486.56, 585,595.44 and 254,425.44 is: 350,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,486.56 : 585,595.44 = 254,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,486.56/585,595.44 = 254,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,486.56x = 585,595.44 × 254,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,486.56x = 148,990,377,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,990,377,483.99/424,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,989.62

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