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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,149.77, 586,773.31 and 250,739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,149.77, 586,773.31 and 250,739.14 is: 346,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,149.77 : 586,773.31 = 250,739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,149.77/586,773.31 = 250,739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,149.77x = 586,773.31 × 250,739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,149.77x = 147,127,030,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,127,030,936.79/425,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,059.30

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