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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,744.72, 587,670.02 and 253,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,744.72, 587,670.02 and 253,716.68 is: 350,213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,744.72 : 587,670.02 = 253,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,744.72/587,670.02 = 253,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,744.72x = 587,670.02 × 253,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,744.72x = 149,101,682,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,101,682,203.00/425,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,213.82

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