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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,017.08, 586,525.32 and 255,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,017.08, 586,525.32 and 255,254.04 is: 352,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,017.08 : 586,525.32 = 255,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,017.08/586,525.32 = 255,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,017.08x = 586,525.32 × 255,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,017.08x = 149,712,957,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,712,957,492.29/425,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,251.63

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