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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,849.72, 586,240.92 and 252,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,849.72, 586,240.92 and 252,772.72 is: 348,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,849.72 : 586,240.92 = 252,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,849.72/586,240.92 = 252,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,849.72x = 586,240.92 × 252,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,849.72x = 148,185,711,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,185,711,923.70/424,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,795.60

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