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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,250.67, 586,720.38 and 253,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,250.67, 586,720.38 and 253,030.60 is: 349,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,250.67 : 586,720.38 = 253,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,250.67/586,720.38 = 253,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,250.67x = 586,720.38 × 253,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,250.67x = 148,458,209,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,458,209,783.63/425,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,107.53

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