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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,125.41, 586,629.65 and 261,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,125.41, 586,629.65 and 261,755.97 is: 361,196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,125.41 : 586,629.65 = 261,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,125.41/586,629.65 = 261,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,125.41x = 586,629.65 × 261,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,125.41x = 153,553,813,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,553,813,720.90/425,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,196.51

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