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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,851.23, 586,246.59 and 250,410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,851.23, 586,246.59 and 250,410.03 is: 345,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,851.23 : 586,246.59 = 250,410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,851.23/586,246.59 = 250,410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,851.23x = 586,246.59 × 250,410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,851.23x = 146,802,026,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,802,026,189.30/424,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,537.49

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