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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,961.01, 586,270.48 and 252,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,961.01, 586,270.48 and 252,844.56 is: 348,820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,961.01 : 586,270.48 = 252,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,961.01/586,270.48 = 252,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,961.01x = 586,270.48 × 252,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,961.01x = 148,235,301,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,235,301,556.59/424,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,820.95

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