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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,050.21, 586,393.25 and 252,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,050.21, 586,393.25 and 252,933.72 is: 348,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,050.21 : 586,393.25 = 252,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,050.21/586,393.25 = 252,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,050.21x = 586,393.25 × 252,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,050.21x = 148,318,626,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,318,626,105.39/425,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,943.78

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