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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,960.01, 586,269.10 and 252,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,960.01, 586,269.10 and 252,843.56 is: 348,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,960.01 : 586,269.10 = 252,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,960.01/586,269.10 = 252,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,960.01x = 586,269.10 × 252,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,960.01x = 148,234,366,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,234,366,362.00/424,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,819.57

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