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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.10, 586,526.70 and 243,614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.10, 586,526.70 and 243,614.94 is: 336,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.10 : 586,526.70 = 243,614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.10/586,526.70 = 243,614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.10x = 586,526.70 × 243,614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.10x = 142,886,666,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,886,666,828.90/425,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,177.74

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