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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,126.91, 586,631.70 and 261,757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,126.91, 586,631.70 and 261,757.47 is: 361,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,126.91 : 586,631.70 = 261,757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,126.91/586,631.70 = 261,757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,126.91x = 586,631.70 × 261,757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,126.91x = 153,555,229,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,555,229,613.80/425,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,198.56

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