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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,713.51, 586,219.55 and 250,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,713.51, 586,219.55 and 250,435.67 is: 345,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,713.51 : 586,219.55 = 250,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,713.51/586,219.55 = 250,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,713.51x = 586,219.55 × 250,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,713.51x = 146,810,281,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,810,281,588.07/424,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,668.97

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