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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,481.54, 592,641.21 and 250,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,481.54, 592,641.21 and 250,737.22 is: 345,992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,481.54 : 592,641.21 = 250,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,481.54/592,641.21 = 250,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,481.54x = 592,641.21 × 250,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,481.54x = 148,597,209,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,597,209,452.84/429,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,992.08

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