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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,247.67, 586,716.24 and 253,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,247.67, 586,716.24 and 253,027.59 is: 349,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,247.67 : 586,716.24 = 253,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,247.67/586,716.24 = 253,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,247.67x = 586,716.24 × 253,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,247.67x = 148,455,396,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,455,396,221.06/425,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,103.37

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