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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,709.52, 597,098.86 and 251,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,709.52, 597,098.86 and 251,419.52 is: 346,935.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,709.52 : 597,098.86 = 251,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,709.52/597,098.86 = 251,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,709.52x = 597,098.86 × 251,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,709.52x = 150,122,308,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,122,308,773.75/432,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,935.53

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