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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,152.64, 586,712.32 and 243,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,152.64, 586,712.32 and 243,871.36 is: 336,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,152.64 : 586,712.32 = 243,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,152.64/586,712.32 = 243,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,152.64x = 586,712.32 × 243,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,152.64x = 143,082,331,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,082,331,407.16/425,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,543.44

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