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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,352.28, 586,801.72 and 253,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,352.28, 586,801.72 and 253,173.70 is: 349,269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,352.28 : 586,801.72 = 253,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,352.28/586,801.72 = 253,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,352.28x = 586,801.72 × 253,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,352.28x = 148,562,759,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,562,759,684.76/425,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,269.93

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