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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,733.83, 586,247.82 and 250,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,733.83, 586,247.82 and 250,456.24 is: 345,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,733.83 : 586,247.82 = 250,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,733.83/586,247.82 = 250,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,733.83x = 586,247.82 × 250,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,733.83x = 146,829,421,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,829,421,774.16/424,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,697.50

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