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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,760.36, 586,139.08 and 252,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,760.36, 586,139.08 and 252,668.84 is: 348,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,760.36 : 586,139.08 = 252,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,760.36/586,139.08 = 252,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,760.36x = 586,139.08 × 252,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,760.36x = 148,099,081,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,099,081,422.27/424,760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,665.02

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