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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,338.20, 586,986.66 and 253,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,338.20, 586,986.66 and 253,217.34 is: 349,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,338.20 : 586,986.66 = 253,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,338.20/586,986.66 = 253,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,338.20x = 586,986.66 × 253,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,338.20x = 148,635,200,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,635,200,660.68/425,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,451.80

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