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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,174.49, 586,698.22 and 261,804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,174.49, 586,698.22 and 261,804.81 is: 361,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,174.49 : 586,698.22 = 261,804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,174.49/586,698.22 = 261,804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,174.49x = 586,698.22 × 261,804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,174.49x = 153,600,416,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,600,416,014.44/425,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,264.42

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