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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,756.36, 586,133.56 and 252,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,756.36, 586,133.56 and 252,664.84 is: 348,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,756.36 : 586,133.56 = 252,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,756.36/586,133.56 = 252,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,756.36x = 586,133.56 × 252,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,756.36x = 148,095,342,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,342,156.03/424,756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,659.50

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