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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,719.36, 586,082.52 and 252,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,719.36, 586,082.52 and 252,627.84 is: 348,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,719.36 : 586,082.52 = 252,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,719.36/586,082.52 = 252,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,719.36x = 586,082.52 × 252,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,719.36x = 148,060,761,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,060,761,089.36/424,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,608.46

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