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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,125.66, 586,630.00 and 261,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,125.66, 586,630.00 and 261,756.22 is: 361,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,125.66 : 586,630.00 = 261,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,125.66/586,630.00 = 261,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,125.66x = 586,630.00 × 261,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,125.66x = 153,554,050,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,554,050,684.21/425,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,196.85

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